The following is an email that I continue to get that=20
poses as Microsoft sending a security update. This is the=20
4 I have gotten in the last 3 days, all are worded=20
differently. They all contain viruses which Norton 2003=20
caught. This one is the most disturbing because it even=20
has their logo. Please let me know if you can help stop=20
these attacks.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Microsoft Corporation Security Section=20
[mailto:xwnoqqomsnvv@support.ms.com]=20
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 9:03 AM
To: Client
Subject: Current Internet Upgrade
Importance: High
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Microsoft Client
this is the latest version of security update,=20
the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which=20
resolves all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS=20
Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express.=20
Install now to protect your computer from these=20
vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of=20
all previously released patches.=20
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System requirements=20
Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
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This update applies to=20
MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later=20
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Recommendation
Customers should install the patch at the earliest=20
opportunity.
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How to install
Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
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How to use
You don't need to do anything after installing this item.
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Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base=20
articles can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support=20
web site. For security-related information about Microsoft=20
products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web=20
site, or Contact Us.=20
Thank you for using Microsoft products.
Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an=20
unmonitored e-mail address and we are unable to respond to=20
any replies.
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