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Program:Win32/Pameseg.gen


First posted on 26 December 2011.
Source: Microsoft

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There are no other names known for Program:Win32/Pameseg.gen.

Explanation :

Program:Win32/Pameseg.gen is a generic detection for an installer that requires the user to send an SMS message to a premium number to install certain programs.


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Program:Win32/Pameseg.gen is a generic detection for an installer that requires the user to send an SMS message to a premium number to install certain programs.



Installation

Program:Win32/Pameseg.gen may be bundled with certain software installers.

Execution

Prompts the user to send an SMS message

Upon execution, Program:Win32/Pameseg.gen displays messages similar to the following:







It prompts the user to send a certain SMS message to a premium number (that supports different countries) at their expense to receive a code. The code is then used to complete the installation process.

In the wild, we have observed the program being used to install the following applications:

  • ZipMonster
  • QIP 2005
  • Adobe Reader X
  • WinRAR
  • Counter-Strike-Condition-Zero
  • uTorrent
  • ALAWAR Keygen 2011
  • Media Player Classic
  • Skype
  • Windows update patch
  • Adobe Flash Player
  • SpeedFan
  • VKSaver
  • GTA SA Mega Chat Pack
  • Word 2007
  • Sony VEGAS PRO




Analysis by Jonathan San Jose

Last update 26 December 2011

 

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