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Dialer.DateMake
SUMMARY
Behavior
Dials a high-cost number using the modem.Symptoms
Your Symantec antivirus program detects Dialer.DateMake.Transmission
Has to be executed manually.Protection
- Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) December 31, 2003
- Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) December 29, 2003
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Dialer.DateMake is a dialer application used to access certain content or services by dialing a high-cost number.
REMOVAL
The following instructions pertain to all Symantec antivirus products that support Security Risk detection.
- Update the definitions.
- Close modem connections
- Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Dialer.DateMake.
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. Updating the definitions
To obtain the most recent definitions, start your Symantec program and run LiveUpdate.
2. To close modem connections
This risk uses available modems to create an Internet connection, sometimes without any visible signs. In order to successfully remove this threat, ensure that all modem-based Internet connections are disconnected before proceeding. For instructions on how to do this, consult the appropriate Internet service provider, computer manufacturer, or operating system documentation.
3. Scanning for and deleting the files
- Start your Symantec antivirus program and run a full system scan.
- If any files are detected as Dialer.DateMake, click Delete.
Note: If your Symantec antivirus product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, write down the path and file name. Then use Windows Explorer to locate and delete the file.
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