Is this real or fake?

[Vincent]

I got this email in my outlook express. And I keep getting them. While the
content remains the same, instead of MS Client, sometimes it's Microsoft
user. The email it comes from is always different. The attachment it
includes is always named different (but still 106 kb). Is this a virus/spam?
I keep getting them like, 4 a day.


Vincent





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MS Client

this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003,
Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities
affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as
three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security
of 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.



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[KG]

It's a hoax. MS never sends emails with patches without being asked.

 

[Greg]

these are viruses.....i keep getting them as well but
about 20 every hour
dont know how it started or if/when it will stop

 

[chuck]

so obviously a virus :[

-----Original Message-----
I got this email in my outlook express. And I keep getting them. While the
content remains the same, instead of MS Client, sometimes it's Microsoft
user. The email it comes from is always different. The attachment it
includes is always named different (but still 106 kb). Is this a virus/spam?
I keep getting them like, 4 a day.


Vincent





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




MS Client

this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003,
Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities
affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as
three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security
of 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 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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[Wizard]

It's like a virus.

 

[Rowan]

Viral, like a good case of influenza.

 

[Mike Pannell]

More info here...Norton catches them but I have been flooded with the things
for 4 days....

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

 

[Malvern]

DUMP IT A. S. A. P. Anything not expected or regularly received is suspect.

Nalv

 

[Bruce]

Vincent:
you've had a ton of people tell you it's a virus, and I will too. However,
if you have to ask, then obviously you don't have a good Antivirus program
running on your computer. I strongly suggest you get one that has some form
of activescan, or AutoProtect. It should scan your email as it comes down
and then you'd know for sure when you get a virus. Keep it updated too. I
personally use Panda Antivirus, but have used norton AV too.