Q152644.exe

[R Ortiz]

I received a message via email from Microsoft regarding a
critical security patch that I should install. When I scan
it for a virus I'm receiving a message that a virus has
been found in the email. First of all, has anyone else
heard of this patch? Is it a hoax or possible virus sent
thru microsofts website? or Is it safe to download? Thanks

 

[Nicholas]

You did not receive an update notification from Microsoft. You
received a virus-laden email message from a devious imposter!

A devious imposter is "spoofing" Microsoft and attempting to deceive you
into installing a malicious VIRUS in your computer! Delete the VIRUS
laden message immediately!

Microsoft never sends file attachments with email messages!

Please take a moment to read the following articles:

Information on Bogus Microsoft Security Bulletin E-mails
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp

How to Tell If a Microsoft Security-Related Message Is Genuine
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/authenticate_mail.asp

How to Trim the "Spam" from Your E-Mail Diet
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp


--
Nicholas

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| I received a message via email from Microsoft regarding a
| critical security patch that I should install. When I scan
| it for a virus I'm receiving a message that a virus has
| been found in the email. First of all, has anyone else
| heard of this patch? Is it a hoax or possible virus sent
| thru microsofts website? or Is it safe to download? Thanks