Email 'scam' - Security Warning from Microsoft

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MICROSOFT SECURITY UPDATE ALERT

February 8, 2005

SECURITY UPDATE INFORMATION
Microsoft has released several security updates that address newly
discovered issues in Microsoft software. Information about these
updates and which software is affected is available on the
Microsoft.com Security Web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/?LinkID=2049904

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HOW TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF A MICROSOFT SECURITY E-MAIL MESSAGE
Before you take any advice on downloading software or updating
your
computer, make sure you can trust the source. Learn the warning
signs
for spotting a fraudulent security bulletin, as well as how to check
the security certificate for any Web site:
https://www.microsoft.com/verifymail/

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ABOUT THE MICROSOFT SECURITY UPDATE
The Microsoft Security Update is an e-mail alert service designed
for home users and small businesses that provides information about
Microsoft security updates and virus alerts. Microsoft also uses
this
service to make subscribers aware that they might need to take action
to guard against a circulating security threat.

You have received this update because you are a subscriber. If
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I can only imagine what would happen if you followed the instructions on this thing!! What's scary is that I AM signed up to get email updates from Microsoft. I'm glad I didn't just believe the email!!

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

thanks for the heads up!

 

[Towncrier]

Microsoft NEVER emails updates to users. If you get something in your email that claims to be from Microsoft, delete it. The practice is called "phishing" and is more and more prevalent these days. Anytime you get one of these emails, DO NOT click on the links in the message. In fact, it is good practice to never click on links on sensitive web pages but to instead type in the URL (website address) so that you get to where you think you are going.

It's a dangerous place out there on the internet. Be careful.

 

[MinnieM21]

Thanks for the warning.