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Story: BT offers protection against rogue diallers
Posted by: Brian Catt (Wednesday 16 March 2005, 12:10 PM)
Is this really a problem that needs another application? Although I only use a PC when I have to, doesn't Windows allow the DUN config to be set to require user input to dial? You can then just check the number before initiating connection.
Its very easy and doesn't need anything special at all - or do these dialler apps actually overide that as wel?
From memory modifying DUN is very difficult, as MS doesn't allow developers access to DUN via and API to do really useful things like add a dial list for international roaming with Compuserve, AOL or a corporate VPN - keeping this for proprietary advantage?
Brian
Full Talkback thread
Story: BT offers protection against rogue diallers
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big deal, these people should be given incentives... samuel -
I got burned by a dialer soon after my first... NJ -
Nice if you live in an area where broadband i... Anonymous
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OK sounds good so where do I get it from - no sign... Anonymous
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I went to BT.com and typed 'rogue dialler' in... Tony Jones
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I got burned by the new breed of 0871 di... M williams -
Is this really a problem that needs another applic... Brian Catt -
Nothing's for free...but don't blame BT.
They... Big Al
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That option change in Internet Explorer... Steve J
