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Gerard Sanchez

Is it just me or has anybody here received an update patch from Microsoft:
patch561.zl9? I am a bit suspicious on emails like this--is it for real? I
scanned the file and mu antivirus prog is saying that its a virus, but
patches act like virus--at least to a/v programs.

So is this for real or not?
 
Gerard,

No. It's a Fake. And it's a virus [Swen]

Microsoft *NEVER* distributes software via email. The mail which you received is not from Microsoft, though the from address says so.

Please go through: Microsoft Policies on Software Distribution:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/policy/swdist.asp

NOTE: If you receive an e-mail that claims to contain software from Microsoft, do not run the attachment. The safest course of action is to delete the mail altogether. If you would like to take additional action, report the e-mail to the sender's Internet Service Provider. Most ISPs provide an "abuse" userid for this purpose.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Is it just me or has anybody here received an update patch from Microsoft:
patch561.zl9? I am a bit suspicious on emails like this--is it for real? I
scanned the file and mu antivirus prog is saying that its a virus, but
patches act like virus--at least to a/v programs.

So is this for real or not?
 
Gerard,

Microsoft Policies on Software Distribution:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/VirusAlert.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
-------------------------------------------
How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
-------------------------------------------


Is it just me or has anybody here received an update patch from Microsoft:
patch561.zl9? I am a bit suspicious on emails like this--is it for real? I
scanned the file and mu antivirus prog is saying that its a virus, but
patches act like virus--at least to a/v programs.

So is this for real or not?
 
NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER
NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER
NEVER NEVER NEVER Download any microsoft updatates sent
via email!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY ARE FAKE AND ARE
DAMAGING VIRUSES.
like ramesh said, microsoft dosen't send updates via
email.
to check for updates for your microsoft software go to
www.microsoft.com, and click on the windows update links.

Jnn
 
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