This is a trojan detection. Unlike viruses, trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that they are beneficial or wanted. The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.
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Minimum DAT
4643 (2005-12-05) Updated DAT4643 (2005-12-05) |
Minimum Engine
5.1.00 File LengthN/A |
Description Added
2005-12-05 Description Modified2006-02-10 |
This trojan is responsible for disconnecting the original modem connection and making a new call at higher rates.
The following files are created:
The following registry keys are created:
Unusual modem activity, presence of aforementioned files and registry keys, and higher rates than expected in phone bills.
Trojans do not self-replicate. They are spread manually, often under the premise that the executable is something beneficial. Distribution channels include IRC, peer-to-peer networks, newsgroup postings, adult-oriented websites, etc.
All Users:
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.
Modifications made to the system Registry and/or INI files for the purposes of hooking system startup, will be successfully removed if cleaning with the recommended engine and DAT combination (or higher).
But in some particular cases, the following steps need to be taken.
Please go to the Microsoft Recovery Console and restore a clean MBR.
On Windows XP:
On Windows Vista and 7: