There is a system in the computer that you can connect to the internet by using International Modem Dialing. There are internet sites that exposed adult content. In order to trick you to visit the site, he uses and international dialing system.
In order to make you interested to visit the site, they advertised that such contents are free to view without any charges on your part. But before you can see the free adult content, you have to download a dialer or viewer.
Once you downloaded the program, automatically it disconnect the computer from the internet without your knowledge. The computer will then start to dial an international number as part of the downloading program visible on the screen. It started to charge a long distance rate without doing anything in the keys of the computer. It become automatic. As you enjoyed the continues viewing of the adult content, the owner of the program also continue surfing the net while connected to the international dialing. While still connected, the crook has still time to use your connection.
What will be your prevention for these:
-One effective control is to have an appropriate virus and firewall software to your computer.
-Do not download any dialer program just to see a certain show.
-In connecting to the internet, see the number your computer is dialing.
-The downloaded dialer program is a virus whose purpose is to change the normal system of internet connection. An anti-virus program can correct this problem.
-While surfing in the internet, always be cautious of the word FREE. It may mean differently.
-Always keep tract of your phone bills of any irregularities in all the calls indicated in the statement. Know the number you are not familiar and report it to your telephone company for verification and ask for assistance.
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