Both yesterday and today, I received near-identical e-mails from [EMAIL PROTECTED] informing me that my e-mail address was about to expire, and to read the attachment for details. The attachment in both cases was identified by Norton Anti-Virus as a virus, and in each case it was a .zip file.
Just wanted folks to be aware. If you get something like that from [EMAIL PROTECTED], I'd suggest contacting the admin before opening anything.
Julia
And I just got the following message:
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X-BLTSYMAVREINSERT: XwBBDSJqLD+/bOnFo+7DHdGymboA Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 19:50:58 +0000 (GMT) X-Comment: Sending client does not conform to RFC822 minimum requirements X-Comment: Date has been added by Maillennium. FROM: "Microsoft Public Assistance" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> TO: "Customer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> SUBJECT: Newest Security Upgrade
Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com Guide Microsoft Home []
Microsoft Customer
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 protect your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run code on your system. 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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�Already deleted, of course. Do I look completely stupid?
-- Ronn! :)
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