Re: MSN Messenger E-mails...

From: Duncan McNutt .[FTSE] (pitmaster_at_127.0.0.701)
Date: 08/19/03 

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 15:39:15 +0200

Just get the headers, and check the IP of the sender, if its redmond, its
legit :D run it through emailtracker pro or visual route

or http://visualware.com/business/demo/visualroute/livedemo.html 

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Duncan McNutt
Microsoft Product Deactivation Team
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"Sandi - Microsoft MVP" <sandi_hardmeier@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:#$VO1XlZDHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> The email is legit.  It addresses a security fix that will
> 'essentially break' all prior versions of Messenger except those listed at
> the first link.  As for the problem that's causing the multi-send,
hopefully
> that'll be fixed quick-smart - the team responsible will be notified
> directly of the problem.
>
> --
> Hyperlinks are used to ensure answers remain current.
> ________________________________________
> Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999
> http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer
>
> "Justin" <justindmc@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:09c601c3660b$c67d7510$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> > I received this message twice... think it's a scam...
> >
> > ===
> >
> > ATTENTION: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED FOR MSN AND WINDOWS
> > MESSENGER USERS.
> >
> > You are receiving this e-mail because you are a MSN
> > Messenger or Windows
> > Messenger Service user.
> >
> > As part of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative,
> > Microsoft is
> > updating the .NET Messenger Service and providing you
> > with an important
> > MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger security update.
> >
> > If you are using MSN Messenger 5.0, Windows Messenger
> > 4.7.2000, or MSN
> > Messenger for Mac 3.5, or any versions higher than these,
> > you do NOT need
> > this security update. To find out which version you have,
> > select the
> > 'Help' menu in Messenger, then select 'About'. If you are
> > using an older
> > version, or are not sure, please visit:
> > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Upgrades.aspx
> > for an update.
> >
> > NOTICE: If you are not using an updated version, you will
> > be unable to
> > continue using your MSN Messenger or Windows Messenger
> > Service.
> >
> > Thank you for helping Microsoft further its commitment to
> > helping you
> > protect your privacy and security online.
> >
> > You can view the .NET Messenger Statement of Privacy at:
> > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Privacy.aspx
> > and the .NET Messenger Service Terms of Use and Notices
> > at:
> > http://messenger.msn.com/Help/Terms.aspx.
> >
>

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