Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:05 AM
Type: Dialer
Risk Impact: High
File Names: [ORIGINAL FILE NAME].exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Dialer.Asdplug is a dialer program that can be used to access pornographic material by dialling a high-cost number using the modem.
Symptoms
A file is detected as Dialer.Asdplug.
Transmission
The most common installation method for this dialer application is through various Web sites, which are mainly pornographic.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 8, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version April 8, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 13, 2005
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