E-MAIL SUPPOSEDLY FROM MICROSOFT SECURITY

[Georgia Sagerhorn]

So far today, I have received two messages saying they are
from Microsoft Security. My virus program has stopped
them both times. For my own comfort, I am wondering if
this is part of the viruses that are going around at this
time.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

They are bogus.
The attachment is most likely a virus.
Delete the Email and attachment immediately.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp

Microsoft sends security updates but NEVER with attachments.

On the rare occasion Microsoft sends a file, you would be expecting it
in advance and know exactly what it is.

Update your antivirus weekly.
Run it weekly.
Install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673