Re: New MS Security Phish

From: Edwaleni (Edwaleni_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/01/05 

Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 09:36:07 -0700

This actually came in on my Yahoo account and the attachment was scanned by
Norton AV service provided by Yahoo Mail. It checked OK.

"Steven L Umbach" wrote:

> Thanks for that info but note that this kind of malicious activity will
> never stop. Best practice is to NEVER install an update that claims to be
> from Microsoft via email or a link in an email. When in doubt always go to
> Windows Update website. Good antivirus protection that scans all downloads
> and email attachments is a must.--- Steve
>
>
> "Edwaleni" <Edwaleni@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:77AC0225-1468-42A4-B3F8-A5BC811286C1@microsoft.com...
> > Listed below is a recent phish attempt I recv'd from someone attempting to
> > be
> > Microsoft. It also included a file called "update82.exe" which is 104k.
> >
> > I have not signed up for security updates. It came from the address
> > ""Microsoft Security Section" <ynsmpitr@technet.msdn.net>"
> >
> > ********************************************************
> >
> > Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com Guide
> > Microsoft Home
> >
> >
> > Microsoft Partner
> >
> > this is the latest version of security update, the "June 2005, Cumulative
> > Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities
> > affecting
> > MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three
> > newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to continue keeping your
> > computer secure. This update includes the functionality of all previously
> > released patches.
> >
> >
> > System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
> > This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
> > MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
> > MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
> > Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the earliest
> > opportunity.
> > How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
> > How to use You don't need to do anything after installing this item.
> >
> > Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base articles can be
> > found
> > on the Microsoft Technical Support web site. For security-related
> > information
> > about Microsoft products, please visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web
> > site, or Contact Us.
> >
> > Thank you for using Microsoft products.
> >
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