Spyware Information: GlobalPhon
This is a hostile Active-X component. Active-X components are small programs that web pages install on your computer. They are normally used to bring special features, like streaming video or interactive controls, to web pages. Those that are considered hostile may not have any constructive purpose, but may violate your privacy or hurt your computer.
- Size: 49,152 bytes
- Threat level: Low (more info...)
- Detections: 76 this month: 0
- Author: globalphon.com
- Appeared: 3/10/2005
Research
- Method of infection: GlobalPhon is installed via ActiveX download.
- Security issues: GlobalPhon attempts to dial and connect to high rate phone lines.
Spyware Detection Stats
- Spyware Fingerprints: 91,859
- Detections: 6,792,646
- Detections this Month: 793


