Dialer.Xpehbam

Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:39:58 AM
Type:
Dialer
Risk Impact:
High
File Names:
dial.dll,backup.dll,win.exe,syskey.dll
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.Xpehbam is a dialer program that can be used to access pornographic material by dialing a high-cost number using the modem.

Symptoms


A file is detected as Dialer.Xpehbam.

Transmission


The most common installation method for this dialer application is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 17, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 17, 2004
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 17, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version December 18, 2007 revision 020
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 20, 2004
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