Is this a fraud update

[Bernard]

Recieved today.........is this a virus or a kosher email


----- Original Message -----
From: Customer Support
To: Client
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 6:22 AM
Subject: Latest Network Critical Patch


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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. Install
now to maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities.


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.

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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[=?iso-8859-1?B?QW5kcukgSPhpYm8=?=]

Yes, this is a virus. Microsoft never sends out this kind
of warning. Use only Microsoft update on the web.

André

 

[Rob Parsons]

I am not MS, but if you received this by e-mail instead of a Windows Update
I would be extremely suspicious. There is also no responding e-mail address.
If any doubts don't install!
Your the nut that holds the keyboard.

 

[Keith]

I received this as well today. I have sent an image of
the message to them. Does anyone know how this is
supposed to handled?

 

[Ramesh]

Hi,

Microsoft *NEVER* distributes software via email. The mail which you
received is not from Microsoft, though the from address says so.

Please go through: Microsoft Policies on Software Distribution:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp

NOTE: If you receive an e-mail that claims to contain software from
Microsoft, do not run the attachment. The safest course of action is to
delete the mail altogether. If you would like to take additional action,
report the e-mail to the sender's Internet Service Provider. Most ISPs
provide an "abuse" userid for this purpose.

--
Regards,
Ramesh
AOL:SRamesh2k


Recieved today.........is this a virus or a kosher email


----- Original Message -----
From: Customer Support
To: Client
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 6:22 AM
Subject: Latest Network Critical Patch


Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com
Guide
Microsoft Home


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. Install
now to maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities.


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.

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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[Kevin]

Hi,
Do not install, just delete. MS doesn't send updates,
you have to go get them, using windows update.

I my hijack your webrowser or worse. DELETE ASAP.
Do you have an updated anti virus?

 

[H Leboeuf]

Just delete the message it's a virus.
Create a message rule. send these to your deleted folders with a red color.
Then you can delete.









I received this as well today. I have sent an image of
the message to them. Does anyone know how this is
supposed to handled?