CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1827

Which of the following software tools is often used for stealing money from infected PC owner through taking control of the modem?

A.
System patcher
B. Porn dialer
C. War dialer
D. T1 dialer
E. T3 dialer
F. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Explanation:
One way of stealing money from infected PC owner is to take control of the modem and dial an expensive toll call. Dialer such as porn dialer software dials up a premium-rate telephone number and leave the line open, charging the toll to the infected user.