security update problem

[banker]

yesterday i received via e-mail a September 2003,
cumulative patch. The attachment #Q454874.exe. I
downloaded and installed this patch. Now whenever I open
up my PC, I get an error message. " Memory access
violation in module kernel 32 at 1441:92314724"
the numbers change each time I open the pc, but the error
message is the same.........

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Follow this to clean the virus you just installed:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

Microsoft NEVER sends Email with attachments.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp

To protect the safety and security of your computer:
Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY, before connecting to the
internet:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Updates IMMEDIATELY.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Run it at least weekly

Also see:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/security/home/
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...l=/technet/columns/security/5min/5min-105.asp

 

[Tony]

Everyone must keep in mind that Microsoft or any other
vendor for that matter will ever email a security update
to you. That's why Windows Update and Office update was
developed. If you ever get any kind of attachment in the
future claiming it's a must install delete. Then update
you anti virus definitions and scan your system
immediately. I am SANS Security certified (www.sans.org
track one) so please understand I'm skilled and in these
matters and knowlegable about security compromise
techniques.

Godd luck and secure computing.

-----Original Message-----

It looked legit, damn!)