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To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (19662)9/25/2003 11:17:47 AM
From: RockyBalboa  Read Replies (1) of 32918
 
Warning, a new bout of fake Microsoft updates is being sent out presently.

The fake address is "MS Corporation Security Bulletin" (using an email xxxx...@updates.com).

or another one: "Latest Net Critical Patch"....@confidence_msdn.com

in the body it reads:

"MS Partner

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 help maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches."

or

"Microsoft User

this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security of your computer 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. "

and it contains a executable (anything like pack.exe or like Q____.exe file) containing the "New Worm" Virus.
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