I just received two messages in my Yahoo! Bulk. Take a look:
-the first one:
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Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:59:40 +0800
From: "Microsoft Customer Support" <qdggqwnjfgww@bulletin.microsoft.net> Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book
To: "Customer" <customer.jntihzjdq@bulletin.microsoft.net>
Subject: Last Microsoft Critical Update
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Microsoft Customer
this is the latest version of security update, the "March 2021, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to help maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities. 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.
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Please note the Copyright and "Please do not reply..." sections.
and the second one is identical except for the sender:
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Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:29:28 +0800
From: "Microsoft" <ansfzvyynomyu-lusp@confidence.microsoft.net> Add to Address BookAdd to Address Book
To: "MS Corporation Partner" <partner-lvfrceuxbe@confidence.microsoft.net>
Subject: Newest Microsoft Upgrade
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Each of them contain an attachment. Guess what happens when I try to download them to my PC? You guessed right:
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File name: Installation297.exe
File size: 104kb
File type: application/x-msdownload
Scan result: Virus "W32.Swen.A@mm" found.
The file attached to this message was infected with a virus that we were unable to clean. You can not download this attachment.
Note: Not all viruses can be cleaned. Please contact the message sender and request that they send you a virus-free version of this attachment.
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File name: Pack343.exe
File size: 104kb
File type: application/x-msdownload
Scan result: Virus "W32.Swen.A@mm" found.
The file attached to this message was infected with a virus that we were unable to clean. You can not download this attachment.
Note: Not all viruses can be cleaned. Please contact the message sender and request that they send you a virus-free version of this attachment.
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Of course I was expecting this from the moment I saw that the messages were stored in Bulk instead of Inbox while they came from Micro$oft and I was 100% sure of what the attachments contain when I looked at the sender's address.
I'm just thinking what could happen to someone who would be so naive to think they're actually from M$ and what if Yahoo! didn't have AV scanners for attachments.
Otherwise I have no comments...errr...GO Micro$oft!
