Dialer.PlayGames

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:44:43 AM
Type: Dialer
Publisher: NGD Systems Ltd
Risk Impact: High
File Names: 058343sw.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.PlayGames is a dialer program that attempts to dial a high-cost number using a modem.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.PlayGames.

Transmission


May be installed when certain Web pages are visited. The user must agree to the installation.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 4, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 4, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 5, 2005

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