microsoft mail septermber 2003 update no virus...what?

hi, ive tried to find a section where to write you but ive
just found this form, so i try to explain my problem and
if u can try to fix it, ive receipt a email whit this text
this is the latest version of security update,
the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which
eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS
Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as
well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to protect
your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious
of which could allow an malicious user to run code on your
system. This update includes the functionality of all
previously released patches.

and ive executed the attached file but the norton
antivirus had not found virus and had executed this
program, how it is possible? can u said me what can it be
if you had some old exeperience or notice about something
like that? the file its like a real udate and take some
minute to install the "update" than run a program
hhxhzsw.exe that try to connect atinternet what can be..
do u know what is it ive the more recent virus definition.
thanks for yor help, bye bye ps if u want i can send a
copy of email and the file that run after attachement
installation, just said me how. thanks more

Jupiter
Thu Sep 18 18:12:32 CDT 2003

Marco;
The attachment is most likely a virus.
Delete the Email and attachment immediately.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp

Microsoft NEVER sends attachments unsolicited.
Microsoft sends security updates but NEVER with attachments.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/decision.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/TechNet/security/bulletin/notify.asp

On the rare occasion Microsoft sends a file, you would be expecting it
in advance and know exactly what it is.

To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
http://dts-l.org/index.html


"marco rossini" <webg@libero.it> wrote in message
news:076e01c37e39$2deedb90$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> hi, ive tried to find a section where to write you but ive
> just found this form, so i try to explain my problem and
> if u can try to fix it, ive receipt a email whit this text
> this is the latest version of security update,
> the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which
> eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS
> Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as
> well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to protect
> your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious
> of which could allow an malicious user to run code on your
> system. This update includes the functionality of all
> previously released patches.
>
> and ive executed the attached file but the norton
> antivirus had not found virus and had executed this
> program, how it is possible? can u said me what can it be
> if you had some old exeperience or notice about something
> like that? the file its like a real udate and take some
> minute to install the "update" than run a program
> hhxhzsw.exe that try to connect atinternet what can be..
> do u know what is it ive the more recent virus definition.
> thanks for yor help, bye bye ps if u want i can send a
> copy of email and the file that run after attachement
> installation, just said me how. thanks more

Bill
Thu Sep 18 20:17:47 CDT 2003

This is a virus:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/virus/alerts/swen.asp


"marco rossini" <webg@libero.it> wrote in message
news:076e01c37e39$2deedb90$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> hi, ive tried to find a section where to write you but ive
> just found this form, so i try to explain my problem and
> if u can try to fix it, ive receipt a email whit this text
> this is the latest version of security update,
> the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which
> eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS
> Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as
> well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to protect
> your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious
> of which could allow an malicious user to run code on your
> system. This update includes the functionality of all
> previously released patches.
>
> and ive executed the attached file but the norton
> antivirus had not found virus and had executed this
> program, how it is possible? can u said me what can it be
> if you had some old exeperience or notice about something
> like that? the file its like a real udate and take some
> minute to install the "update" than run a program
> hhxhzsw.exe that try to connect atinternet what can be..
> do u know what is it ive the more recent virus definition.
> thanks for yor help, bye bye ps if u want i can send a
> copy of email and the file that run after attachement
> installation, just said me how. thanks more

Pavan
Fri Sep 19 13:26:06 CDT 2003

If you are infected by the w32.swen.@mm worm, follow this link for removal
instructions.

https://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml

For more information Visit:

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.swen.a@mm.html

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/virus/alerts/swen.asp

Information on Bogus Microsoft Security Bulletin E-mails:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp

--
Pavan
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights
Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions.
Please use these newsgroups to let me know if the suggestions resolved the
issue.


"Bill Sanderson" <Bill_Sanderson@msn.com.plugh.org> wrote in message
news:uxOvavkfDHA.2172@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> This is a virus:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/virus/alerts/swen.asp
>
>
> "marco rossini" <webg@libero.it> wrote in message
> news:076e01c37e39$2deedb90$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> > hi, ive tried to find a section where to write you but ive
> > just found this form, so i try to explain my problem and
> > if u can try to fix it, ive receipt a email whit this text
> > this is the latest version of security update,
> > the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which
> > eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS
> > Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as
> > well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to protect
> > your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious
> > of which could allow an malicious user to run code on your
> > system. This update includes the functionality of all
> > previously released patches.
> >
> > and ive executed the attached file but the norton
> > antivirus had not found virus and had executed this
> > program, how it is possible? can u said me what can it be
> > if you had some old exeperience or notice about something
> > like that? the file its like a real udate and take some
> > minute to install the "update" than run a program
> > hhxhzsw.exe that try to connect atinternet what can be..
> > do u know what is it ive the more recent virus definition.
> > thanks for yor help, bye bye ps if u want i can send a
> > copy of email and the file that run after attachement
> > installation, just said me how. thanks more
>
>