10-12-2003, 11:55
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dodgy e-mail
this looks well dodgy this one:
Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com Guide
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this is the latest version of security update, the "December 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches.
System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the earliest opportunity.
How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
How to use You don't need to do anything after installing this item.
Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base articles can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support web site. For security-related information about Microsoft products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web site, or Contact Us.
Thank you for using Microsoft products.
Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an unmonitored e-mail address and we are unable to respond to any replies.
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Download Attachment: Q122837.exe
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10-12-2003, 11:58
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cf.mega poster
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Re: dodgy e-mail
Yep, very dodgy - do you actually subscribe to Microsoft announcements? If it is true it should be in windows update anyway
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10-12-2003, 12:00
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Re: dodgy e-mail
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Originally Posted by downquark1
Yep, very dodgy - do you actually subscribe to Microsoft announcements? If it is true it should be in windows update anyway
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no - I do not subscribe
somebody will fall for that though I reckon
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10-12-2003, 12:50
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Re: dodgy e-mail
Even if you do subscribe, Microsoft don't actually send patches via email. They provide a link.
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10-12-2003, 12:52
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Re: dodgy e-mail
You are right to be suspicious - this is very likely a virus.
Microsoft DO NOT email patches, you have to download them
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10-12-2003, 15:14
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Re: dodgy e-mail
Especially when you consider that Micr$oft announced that they will not be issueing a patch this month...
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10-12-2003, 16:36
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Re: dodgy e-mail
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Originally Posted by Scarlett
Especially when you consider that Micr$oft announced that they will not be issueing a patch this month...
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There was a security update issued yesterday via auto update KB810217
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11-12-2003, 11:08
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Re: dodgy e-mail
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Originally Posted by iadom
There was a security update issued yesterday via auto update KB810217
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Looks like micro$oft themeslves don't know if thery've issued a patch or not!
See here
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11-12-2003, 11:12
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Re: dodgy e-mail
 Is Barclay Knapp working for them now ?
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