CAUTION - virus with good cover

Christo Atanasov chris at maimex.bg
Mon Sep 29 12:41:20 EDT 2003


Today I received a message which look like message from Microsoft, with MS
logo, MS look and info about Security patch. This message have one attached
file (106KB) - DON'T OPEN IT!!! Message is not from Microsoft, it's a virus!

follows text of the message:

Microsoft Client

this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003,
Cumulative Patch" update which resolves all known security vulnerabilities
affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as
three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to help maintain the
security of your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of
which could allow an attacker to run code on your system. 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
 RecommendationCustomers should install the patch at the earliest
opportunity.
 How to installRun attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
 How to useYou 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.

Please do not reply to this message. It was sent from an unmonitored e-mail
address and we are unable to respond to any replies.


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