I have just had a bogus Microsoft update slip through the net. Is there a rule to combat these? In any case, here's the info in case it's of use:
From: MS Technical Services [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject line: "Newest Microsoft Critical Pack" The attachment was "Upgrade9591.exe" Here's the body, minus HTML formatting: Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com Guide Microsoft Home MS Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "July 2005, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to continue keeping your computer secure from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an malicious user to run executable on 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The names of the actual companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Contact Us | Legal | TRUSTe C2005 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Statement | Accessibility