HOAX HOAX Take a look at these update which came from the MS
John W. Barron
Norton Anti-vius caught it, thank goodness. I have received it from
over 50 different sources since last Saturday.
Terry Farrell wrote:
> Warning: this is a hoax.
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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 as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities.
> Install now to help maintain the security of your computer from
> these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow an
> malicious user to run executable on your system. This update
> includes the functionality of all previously released patches.
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> 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.
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