Re: has anybody else got this message from 'support' telling you to download patch?
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 07/28/03
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Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:57:07 -0400
Good call - this is a virus. MS does not send out patches via email. Delete
it, and keep your eyes open and your AV software updated :-)
isa wrote:
> i got this message this morning, sounds bogus to me, all
> text, with attachment to download. i copied and pasted
> it here:
> The Following patch update is recommended for all Windows
> users.
> Win95,win98,winme,and winxp.
> This patch is designed to block a major security hole in
> all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
> All that is required is the attached file "installer.exe"
> be downloaded to your computer once on your computer
> use the search function to find the file "installer.exe"
> double click to install.
> Once installed your computer will be returned to being as
> safe as it was designed from the factory.
> Thank you for your time and understanding.
> Microsoft
> Support Team
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