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Dialer.NewDial

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:35:19 AM
Type: Dialer
Version: 1.1.0.1
Publisher: New Dial SpA
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: igsex2x.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Dialer.NewDial is a dialer program that can be used to access pornography by dialing a high-cost number using a modem.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Dialer.NewDial.

Transmission


The most common installation method of this dialer program is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic in nature.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 28, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 28, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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