Microsoft - Use this patch immediately

[Charles Hickey]

In the "from" column in my email inbox, the following
message appears more than once each day. "Microsoft - Use
this patch immediately." When I open the attachment, a
window appears that says that Windows does not recognize
the sender and does not guarantee that the message carries
no virus. Why does Microsoft not recognize a message
which is listed as "from" Microsoft? Is the message from
Microsoft. Would Miccrosoft recommend that I apply this
patch?

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

Charles,

Microsoft NEVER, repeat NEVER, sends updates or patches by email. This is a
well-known virus-delivery scam.

Please take a moment to read the following articles:

Information on Bogus Microsoft Security Bulletin E-mails
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/
news/patch_hoax.asp

How to Tell If a Microsoft Security-Related Message Is Genuine
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/authenticate_mail.asp

3 Steps to Help Ensure your PC is Protected
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp


hth,