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Computer Virus SCAM
This is NOT from Microsoft. The note was originated by a computer
hacker trying to infect people's PCs. Microsoft and other hardware/software
vendors DO NOT send updates via email.
Microsoft Partner
this is the latest version of
security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which
eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet
Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express. Install now to help protect
your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could
allow an attacker to run executable on your computer. This update includes
the functionality of all previously released patches.
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 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.
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mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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