critical microsfot update email notification/real or not

[george of the jungle]

I have recieved at least 20 eamils saying it is from Microsfot with a
Critical Update.
I have not opened any.

Real or some sales pitch?

Thanks

 

[William Lefkovics [MVP]]

Not likely real or a sales pitch. Phishing attempt most likely. Check the
headers of the message. Do they match the source e-mail address?

 

[Pat Willener]

Microsoft does not send out unsolicited update notifications. You did
well not to open them, as they will most likely lead you to some malware.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

If you view them in your junk mail folder, you will see that all the links
are to third party websites where you will get malware, spyware, trojans,
keyloggers, etc.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, george of the jungle asked:

| I have recieved at least 20 eamils saying it is from Microsfot with a
| Critical Update.
| I have not opened any.
|
| Real or some sales pitch?
|
| Thanks