dialer.exe is a legitimate executable file developed by Microsoft Corporation. This process is known as ISPWizard Dialer and it belongs to Windows Operating System. It is commonly stored in C:\Program files. Cybercriminals find a way out to mimic malicious programs in the name of dialer.exe to spread malware infection.

Is dialer a malware?

A spyware dialer is a malicious program that is installed on a computer and tries to use the dialing features to call other numbers, often running up expensive phone bills for the victim. A dialer is unlike other types of spyware, though it is sometimes included with free software-type downloads.

What is dialer virus?

Dialer Viruses are a special type of Trojan horse which will do one of two things. It either replaces the number in your internet connection dial up settings to become a premium rate number, or it simply has an auto dialer on your computer which will sit there continually dialing a certain premium rate number.