Re: New virus disguised as Microsoft patch?

From: Kevin N. Carpenter (kevinc_at_seaplace.org)
Date: 09/21/03

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    Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2003 23:07:53 -0500
To: gillettdavid@fhda.edu

    I too have received several of these todays. The only hint was the
    sender address, and some slightly strange wording.

    Kevin C.

    David Gillett wrote:

    > No, this isn't the crude "500,000 already infected!"
    >garbage. This is an extremely polished and convincing
    >looking html email which claims to be a "September 2003,
    >Cumulative Patch" and includes an attached "patch8678.exe".
    >
    > I've got four of these overnight, from broadband users
    >as far away from Microsoft as Greece. Each is followed by
    >an odd little NDR, presumably reporting failed delivery of
    >a delivery confirmation message.
    >
    >David Gillett
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