Re: Internet explorer patch
From: Dave (ramzev1_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 01/07/04
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Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 07:52:49 -0800
Thank you for your quick response, I blocked the e-mails
so I hope that ends my problem.
Thanks again
Dave
>-----Original Message-----
>There are several Internet worms that masquerade as
patches from Microsoft. The most
>common
>are; Swen, Dumaru, Gibe and Torvil. All AV companies
and Microsoft are fully aware of
>this
>problem.
>
>Please read the posts entitled:
>Answers to frequently asked questions - 06JAN04
>
>
>All you can do is...
>
>1. Keep your AV package up-to-date
>2. Create email "rules" to auto-delete the offending
messages
>3. Petition your ISP to install AV software on their
respective email servers.
>4. Install *all* MS Critical Updates via the Windows
Update web site.
>5. Always munge your email address when posting to
UseNet
>6. If all else fails, Change your email address.
>
>Dave
>
>
>"Dave" <ramzev1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:0aac01c3d523$9db01480$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>| I keep receiving an e-mail
>| from "security@microsoft.com with an attachment saying
to
>| download now. It says it is an explorer patch. I delete
>| the e-mail but I keep receiving it once a day. Does
anyone
>| know if this is legit?
>
>
>.
>
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