Well the format is undoubtedly that of a virus, the attachment is a 1 byte
zip file and thus entirely worthless even if you want a virus.

MS NEVER email patches for exactly this reason.


Anyone having any doubts see this link.... they always do nice clear
descriptions.... http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/swen.shtml


Charlie

"Arrogant Individualism [0808: 07 0D 56 2A]" <yougotrobbed[at]yahoo.com> wrote
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This looks virus-esque. I didn't realize that MATTHEW RYAN was a
representative for MICROSOFT SECURITY UPDATES. Maybe someone will run the
file.
"Matthew Ryan" <knydcgshoutqaat[at]wlj.net> wrote in message
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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 maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities,
the most serious of which could allow an malicious user to run code on your
system. This update includes the functionality of all previously released
patches.


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
RecommendationCustomers should install the patch at the earliest
opportunity.
How to installRun attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
How to useYou don't need to do anything after installing this item.

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This looks virus-esque. I didn't realize that MATTHEW RYAN was a representative for MICROSOFT SECURITY UPDATES. Maybe someone will run the file.
"Matthew Ryan" <knydcgshoutqaat[at]wlj.net> wrote in message news:bkeq6d$4vk$1[at]geraldo.cc.utexas.edu...
Microsoft All Products | Support | Search | Microsoft.com Guide
Microsoft Home


Microsoft User

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 maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an malicious user to run code on your system. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches.


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.

---------------------------------------- The names of the actual companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

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