Beware latest virus masquerading as Microsoft Client

[Memnoch]

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.

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My NAV has detected and deleted the W32.Swen.A@mm virus from these attachments. Be careful when receiving unsolicited mail, even if it comes from a legit source!

[Harkoliar]

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]

[ 09-29-2003, 04:55 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

[Memnoch]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: 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?

[wellard]

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]

[Leonis]

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...

[Raistlin Majere]

Originally posted by Leonis: 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

[Horatio]

Originally posted by wellard: Kill it [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

It's already dead Got it through Hotmail this morning. Thanks for the heads-up guys

[Harkoliar]

memnoch: 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 .