MediaCharger\MoviePlace


· Overview ·
· Origins ·
· Operation ·
· Detection and Removal ·
· Research ·



Overview

Summary:

Dialer installed on the internet Installs DownloadWare, MediaCharger\MoviePlace, WebInstall, vitalix, and Macromedia. The fine print: 'USING THIS SERVICE WILL RESULT IN A ONE-TIME CHARGE OF $34.95 FROM 'ICS900.COM' FOR A 900 CALL ON YOUR NORMAL TELEPHONE BILL. THE CALL WILL APPEAR ON YOUR PHONE BILL AS A PREMIUM RATE CHARGE. Once connected to the service you will be directed to a Web page that will generate a unique username and password that allows you access to the Web site http://www.movieplace.net/ for a period of 30 days. Once you have accessed your username and password you MUST reconnect to your local ISP. At the end of the subscription period, the software will automatically prompt a renewal reminder. Your acceptance of the reminder re-subscribes you to the service and binds you to these terms and conditions. For billing questions or customer service inquiries please visit our customer service Web site that is located at http://www.ics900.com/.' http://fast.mediacharger.com/movieplace/d.cgi?prov=if&sub=2093.

Category:

Dialer: Software that dials a phone number. Some dialers connect to local Internet Service Providers and are beneficial as configured. Others connect to toll numbers without user awareness or permission.

Similar Pests:

Dialer

Origins

Group:

New Harmony Enterprises

Date of Origin:

February, 2004

Operation

Detection and Removal

Automatic Removal:

PestPatrol detects this.

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Research

More Info:

  • AllTheWeb, AltaVista, AOL Search, Ask Jeeves, Google, HotBot, Lycos, LookSmart, MSN, Yahoo!
  • Research By:

  • PestPatrol's Pest Research Center
  • Last Revised:

    June 27, 2004