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 Jun 23 2009, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE Microsoft Corporation regularly issues updates to fix bugs and security vulnerabilities in its software products... blog.trendmicroClose to the weekend, we identified spam...claiming to be a Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express critical update that “offers the highest levels of stability and security.” A tricky difference here is that all the links in the email (the links to Contact Us, Privacy Statement, Trademarks, and Terms of Use) are legitimate–except one. The URL where the “critical update” may be downloaded looks legitimate, but hovering over the hyperlink (or checking the source code of the mail) reveals a totally different destination... -------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
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quietman7 "Critical Update" Leads to Critical Info Theft Jun 23 2009, 10:40 AM
scff249 ....wow.....They're definitely getting smarter... Jun 23 2009, 10:19 PM CCRN396 Just remember folks:
http://www.malwarecity.com/b... Jun 23 2009, 11:30 PM scff249 *headdesks* Duh....next time, I'll try to rem... Jun 24 2009, 07:54 PM
Layback Bear M.S. Does not have the time to send every body a e... Jun 28 2009, 09:17 PM  |
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