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Just installed Outpost Pro firewall, and it turns out that Skype the bastid is the culprit!
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you been using Skype then? would certainly explain things if you have!
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yep been using skype.. why? is it known for spyware or something?
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no, but it would have to maintain a connection for you to receive calls on it
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but to different random companies?
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i don't know exactly how the Skype system works tbh mate, but I would imagine that they're just using the connection thru that line or summat
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I suppose it would make sense for them to route their lines through little unknown telecommunication companies in order to achieve cheap phone calls...
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