Dialer.WildJP

SUMMARY

Behavior

Dialer.WildJP is a dialer program that gives you access to a Web site by dialing a high cost number using the modem.

Symptoms

Your Symantec antivirus program detects this threat as Dialer.WildJP.

Transmission

The most likely installation method of this dialer program is through various Web sites.

Protection

• Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) March 17, 2004
• Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) March 17, 2004

TECHNICAL DETAILS

When Dialer.WildJP is activated, it performs the following actions:

1. Copies itself as these files:
   • %Program Files%COMSOFTDIALERSWILD4_JPWILD4_JP.EXE
   • %System%WILD4_JP-UNINSTALL.EXE
     
     

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     Notes:
     
   • %System% is a variable. The dialer locates the System folder and copies itself to that location. By default, this is C:WindowsSystem (Windows 95/98/Me), C:WinntSystem32 (Windows NT/2000), or C:WindowsSystem32 (Windows XP).
   • %ProgramFiles% is a variable that refers to the path to the program files folder. By default, this is C:Program Files.
     

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2. Creates the Wild4_jp.lnk icon on the Windows desktop.
   
   
3. Creates the registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarecomsoftDialersWild4_jp
   
   HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwarecomsoftDialersWild4_jp
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallWild4_jp
   
   which holds various configuration information for the dialer.
   
   
4. Creates the value:
   
   "Wild4_jp"="c:program filescomsoftdialerswild4_jpwild4_jp.exe /noconnect"
   
   in the registry key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   
5. Creates the value:
   
   c:program filescomsoftdialerswild4_jpwild4_jp.exe
   
   in the registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareNetscapeNetscape NavigatorUser Trusted External Applications
   HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareNetscapeNetscape NavigatorUser Trusted External Applications
   
   
6. Creates the value:
   
   "Default"="c:program filescomsoftdialerswild4_jpwild4_jp.exe %1"
   
   in the registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTjpnd Fileshellopencommand
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareCLASSESjpnd Fileshellopencommand
   

REMOVAL

The following instructions pertain to all Symantec antivirus products that support Security Risk detection.

1. Update the definitions.
2. Close modem connections
3. Uninstall Wild4_JP using the Add/Remove Programs utility.
4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as Dialer.WildJP.
5. Delete the keys and values that were added to the registry.
   

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. Uninstalling the Adware

1. Do one of the following:
   • On the Windows 98 taskbar:
     1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
     2. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
        
        
   • On the Windows Me taskbar:
     1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
     2. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
        If you do not see the Add/Remove Programs icon, click "...view all Control Panel options."
        
        
   • On the Windows 2000 taskbar:
     By default, Windows 2000 is set up the same as Windows 98. In that case, follow the instructions for Windows 98. Otherwise, click Start, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click Add/Remove Programs.
     
     
   • On the Windows XP taskbar:
     1. Click Start > Control Panel.
     2. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
        
        
2. Click Wild4_JP.
   
   

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   Note: You may need to use the scroll bar to view the whole list.

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3. Click Add/Remove, Change/Remove, or Remove (this varies with the operating system). Follow the prompts.

3. Scanning for and deleting the files

1. Start your Symantec antivirus program, and then run a full system scan.
2. If any files are detected as Dialer.WildJP, click Delete.
   
   

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   Notes:

• 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.
• If you ran the Add/Remove programs applet as described in the previous section, all the files may have been removed, and therefore none will be detected.

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4. Deleting the values from the registry

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WARNING: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified keys only. Read the document, "How to make a backup of the Windows registry," for instructions.

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Note: This is done to make sure that all the keys are removed. They may not be there if the uninstaller removed them.

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1. Click Start, and then click Run. (The Run dialog box appears.)
2. Type regedit
   
   Then click OK. (The Registry Editor opens.)
   
   
3. Navigate to the key:
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun
   
   
4. In the right pane, delete the value:
   
   "Wild4_jp"="c:program filescomsoftdialerswild4_jpwild4_jp.exe /noconnect"
   
   
5. Delete the value:
   
   "c:program filescomsoftdialerswild4_jpwild4_jp.exe"
   
   from the registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareNetscapeNetscape NavigatorUser Trusted External Applications
   HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwareNetscapeNetscape NavigatorUser Trusted External Applications
   
   
6. Modify the key:
   
   "Default"="c:program filescomsoftdialerswild4_jpwild4_jp.exe %1"
   
   to:
   
   "Default"=""
   
   on the registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTjpnd Fileshellopencommand
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareCLASSESjpnd Fileshellopencommand
   
   
7. Navigate to and delete the registry keys:
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarecomsoftDialersWild4_jp
   
   HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTSoftwarecomsoftDialersWild4_jp
   
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallWild4_jp
   
   
8. Exit the Registry Editor.