Quick Links: SpywareGuide Greynets Blog | SpywareGuide Product Database | SpywareGuide Company Database | SpywareGuide Categories
Search SpywareGuide Database & Site
Security Email Alerts & Updates
SpywareGuide powered by FaceTime Security Labs
Full Name:
MasterDialer Websearch   Read More
Type: Dialer
Also Known as: MasterConnector AXDownload WebInstall WebUpdate
Created by: Visions4Tomorrow Marketing gmbh
SG Index: 5 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against MasterDialer:
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: A program that can secretly change your dialup connection setting so that instead of calling your local internet provider, your PC calls are routed to an expensive 0900 or international phone number.
    Official Description: An ActiveX installer control for premium-rate phone dialers.
    pqnelhleyy 266bbf5a 4c7fb433

    Installed by ActiveX drive-by-download on a pop-up window that imitates a Windows software installation dialogue, from web pages operated by Firstway Medien GmbH and COMFIX newMedia.

    The software may claim to be a webcam viewer, chat program or eDonkey, depending on the site.
    Comment: Any web page can direct it to install any executable code.
    Information URL: http://www.masterdialer.de/
       
    Manual removal: Open the Downloaded Program Files folder inside the Windows folder, and delete the control called 'Main class' (AXDownload), 'WebInstall' or 'WebUpdate'.
    Properties:
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Dials toll numbers
  •  Stealth Tactics
  • Related Products
    Product Category Comment
  •  NextDoor
  • Worm

    Click here to leave feedback for this product

    Help with the BUST!
    Click here and give us what details you have and let our international research team take it from there. If you desire your report will remain anonymous.
    Recent Blog Posts
  • A Year In Security
  • Youtube Comment Bot Spams In Waves
  • VGA Awards Trailers Used As Bait For Spam Offers
  • Fake Visa Electronic Report Serves Up Zbot Data Stealer
  • Banned Console Owners Beat The System - With Stickers
  • Spot The Hack
  • The Futility Of EULAs
  • Auto Whaler Spears Phishers
  • Fake Porn Grabbers Snag Nothing But Malware
  • Console DDoS Botnets - A Thriving Industry
  • Recent Modifications
    2010-8-31  17lele
    2010-7-1  W32/AIM.552-B
    2010-6-9  Powwabar
    2010-3-11  Email Threats
    2010-3-9  WeBuying
    2010-3-9  HappytoFind
    2010-3-5  PaintBrush
    2010-3-5  Downloader-Tadpu
    2010-3-4  Unclassified Trojans
    2010-3-2  ParisVoyeur
     

    Site EULA | Site Map | Contact Us | About Us | Site and Spyware FAQ | Advertise | RSS Feeds  | Link To Us | SpywareGuide Japan Japanese

    © Copyright 2007, FaceTime Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.