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E-Mail that says it's from Microsoft. it's not. But this is a good time to
remind you that Microsoft will never send you a E-Mail "NEVER" If Microsoft wants you to have something it will be a windows update Fake Microsoft Security Alert - KB910721 Yesterday afternoon My spam trap caught a piece of malware disguised as a false security alert from Microsoft: Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721) Brief Description Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express. This update is critical and provides you with the latest version of the Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express and offers the highest levels of stability and security. Instructions * Install Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721). To do this, follow these steps: 1. Run attached file officexp-KB910721-FullFile-ENU.exe 2. Restart Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express Quick Details * File Name: officexp-KB910721-FullFile-ENU.exe * Version: 1.4 * Date Published: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:03:27 +0300 * Language: English * File Size: 81 KB System Requirements * Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows NT; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP; Windows Vista * This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express It does look plausible, the spelling and grammar are surprisingly correct, for malware authors, but, as ever, one should always be cautious concerning e-mail attachments. Even those that purport to come from Microsoft and especially those that contain executables. |
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