Dialer/MediaChargerMoviePlace

Alias: MediaChargerMoviePlace

Description: Dialer installed on the internet Installs DownloadWare, MediaChargerMoviePlace, 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&su

Threat type:

Dialer - A Dialer is a software application that dials long distance phone numbers. Dialers modify your dial-up settings and make very expensive long distance phone calls without user's permission. The user will be billed for the time used. Dialer authors share the revenues shady long distance providers.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Dialer/MediaChargerMoviePlace: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Dialer/MediaChargerMoviePlace Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Dialer/MediaChargerMoviePlace, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%PROGRAM_FILES%\movieplace\movieplace.exe
%WINDOWS%\temp\icd3.tmp\activeinstall.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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