Re: MSN Messenger E-mails...
From: Sandi - Microsoft MVP (sandi_hardmeier_at_mvps.org)
Date: 08/21/03
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Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 07:56:30 +0800
Messenger Service is not the same as Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. If
you disable the Messenger Service your computer is still open to others on
the Internet and you are still vulnerable to hackers and worms such as
Blaster. You need to start using a FIREWALL so that spammers out in the
wide world can't use your own equipment to serve spam to you on a platter.
More information at the URL below:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#netbios
-- Hyperlinks are used to ensure answers remain current. ________________________________________ Sandi Hardmeier - Microsoft MVP since 1999 http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer "Rog" <rwmarble@NOOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message news:004e01c3672e$c431a410$a301280a@phx.gbl... > So Sandi > Why can't I find how to delete the Messenger Service from > my system? > This security hole in Windows is allowing spam pop-ups to > over write my web pages. > Could it be that MS doesn't care? > > > >-----Original Message----- > >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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