PLATFORM:

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 REPORTED INFECTION:

  • Threat Type: Dialer

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted:

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

Dialers, as the name implies, dial to predefined numbers to connect to certain Web sites.

Many users run dialers without knowing that some of these programs actually dial long distance numbers or connect to pay-per-call sites.

As a result, the user incurs unexpected telephone charges and/or accesses unintended and unwanted Web site contents.

Dialers are often offered as programs for accessing adult sites.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.200

Trend customers:

    Keep your pattern and scan engine files updated. Trend Micro antivirus software can clean or remove most types of computer threats. Malware, though, such as Trojans, scripts, overwriting viruses and joke programs which are identified as uncleanable, should simply be deleted.

All Internet users:

    1. Use HouseCall - the Trend Micro online threat scanner to check for malware that may already be on your PC.
    2. Catch malware/grayware before they affect your PC or network. Secure your Web world with Trend Micro products that offer the best anti-threat and content security solutions for home users, corporate users, and ISPs. Go here for more information on Trend Micro products that fit your needs.


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