Re: Prove important update [I hope nobody fell for this scam]

On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 08:34:06 GMT, "PSLATTER" <>
wrote:

>Microsoft Client
>
>this is the latest version of security update, the
>"December 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which resolves
>all known security vulnerabilities affecting
>MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express
>as well as three new vulnerabilities.
>Install now to protect your computer
>from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could
>allow an attacker to run code on your computer.
>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 ***NEVER*** distributes patches by email or Usenet.
I haven't tried to disassemble that .exe, but it has to be malware.

Stephen J. Rush