New Spyware Threat Costs People Big Money
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New Spyware Threat Drains Wallets
Summary:
A newly discovered spyware, MoviePass, is causing financial headaches for unsuspecting internet users.---
Lincoln, NE ?" April 13, 2006
The Schrock Innovations research team has identified a new spyware threat named MoviePass. This software often finds its way onto computers as users attempt to download music or movies online. After a free trial, users face a $29.99 monthly charge, and those who don’t pay might encounter a $359.88 bill and potential credit issues.
Thor Schrock, owner of Schrock Innovations, explains that MoviePass blurs the line between a legitimate subscription service and harmful spyware. While appearing to offer a genuine service, it gathers information from your computer, which can also be used to counteract anti-spyware efforts.
When users sign up for the MoviePass trial, they agree to lengthy Terms of Use. Within these terms, it's stated that if users don't cancel the software before their trial expires, automatic billing will commence.
Excerpt from Terms of Use:
> "IF YOU DO NOT EITHER CANCEL OR PROVIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION DURING THE TRIAL PERIOD, OUR BILLING SOFTWARE WILL BE ENABLED UPON THE EXPIRATION OF YOUR TRIAL PERIOD... THESE POP-UP WINDOWS WILL APPEAR MORE FREQUENTLY UNTIL YOU... PAY FOR THE LICENSE."
The agreement further states that failing to pay or cancel obligates the user to purchase an annual license at the advertised price during installation.
Schrock warns that agreeing to the Terms of Use sets up an account that must be canceled by phone to avoid charges. The company has rights to use your hard drive, bandwidth, and share your personal information with affiliates.
If MoviePass messages appear asking for billing details, it's crucial to act fast. Schrock advises calling MoviePass to cancel your account before removing the software.
Failing to provide billing information after the trial results in a year-long charge. MoviePass requires a specific number from the software to cancel your account.
Although uninstallers are available in the Add/Remove Programs, they don't fully eliminate the software. A manual cleanup of up to 5 folders in Program Files is necessary.
For more details, including the Terms of Use and subscription rates, visit [MoviePass](http://www.moviepass.tv). To unsubscribe, call MoviePass at (866) 431-7720.
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