[Someguy03]

Notice who this message is from. It's claiming that its from microsoft, and wants me to download an attachment with the latest april security patch. Anyone think this is safe?


Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 10:01:55 -0500 (CDT)
Date: Date header was inserted by smtp.prodigy.net.mx
From: "Network Security Department" <[u]yczrydahka@news.com[/b]> Add to Address Book
Subject: Newest Critical Pack
To: @,




MS Customer

this is the latest version of security update, the "April 2004, 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 help protect your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to run executable 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.

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
©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Statement | Accessibility