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Old 09-29-2003, 04:27 AM   #1
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Just today I've received three separate emails from gidccznrainhzqt@bulletin.msn.com with a Microsoft header and logo and an official-looking Microsoft HTML document which says the following (logo and all):

Microsoft Client

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. Install now to continue keeping your computer secure from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run executable on 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.

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Old 09-29-2003, 04:54 AM   #2
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actually wellard posted something like this a few days ago. but its nice to update it once in a while

mario: i wuz waiting for you and the cd.. maybe u wuz too drunk to bring it [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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Old 09-29-2003, 04:58 AM   #3
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actually wellard posted something like this a few days ago. but its nice to update it once in a while

mario: i wuz waiting for you and the cd.. maybe u wuz too drunk to bring it [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Sorry dude, had to work most of the weekend...maybe next weekend?
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Old 09-29-2003, 06:24 AM   #4
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Just a little info for all

Microsoft do not send out emails or notes to upgrade to anyone. Any such message *from* them will be fake.

Kill it [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]
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Old 09-29-2003, 09:22 AM   #5
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Originally posted by Memnoch:
*snip*... eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express...*snip*
Well, this should alert anyone immediately that it's a hoax...
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Old 09-29-2003, 11:56 AM   #6
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quote:
Originally posted by Memnoch:
*snip*... eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express...*snip*
Well, this should alert anyone immediately that it's a hoax... [/QUOTE]LOL! that, of course, goes without saying
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Old 09-29-2003, 01:34 PM   #7
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Kill it [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]
It's already dead Got it through Hotmail this morning. Thanks for the heads-up guys
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Old 09-29-2003, 08:54 PM   #8
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Sorry dude, had to work most of the weekend...maybe next weekend?
no worries mario! not that im impatient or anything

(*turning around*.. AAAAAAAARrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggg!!!!!!!! NWN Undertide GImmee! #(*&(#*$&.. turns back around) j/k

sorry you had to work and all that during a nice weekend! . anyway, hope you can come around soon .
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