Re: software update via e-mail

From: Leon (nospam_at_spamfree.com)
Date: 06/28/03 

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2003 19:43:51 -0400

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp

http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#5.15

"ira" <nirazn@netsczpe.net> wrote in message
news:127401c33cf7$b5ef3f90$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> i received an E-Mail from <jo.ferrando@groupama.es> with no
> electronic signature, regarding updates to microsoft software.
> How do I know if it's ok to download and install?

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