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Topic: Microsoft Public Serv.: New email virus

Posted By: javaengines.dk
Subject: Microsoft Public Serv.: New email virus
Date Posted: 05 May 2003 at 6:25pm

Just got an email with from adress Microsoft Public Services mailto:dilhbozxz94006@updates.msdn.com - dilhbozxz94006@updates.msdn.com and the subject Newest Network Security Update.

It contains the virus mailto:W32/Gibe.gen@MM - W32/Gibe.gen@MM , can't find info on it on Symantec or McAfee, does anyone know what it is?

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Posted By: DaFool
Date Posted: 05 May 2003 at 7:17pm

I got the same 1 earlier today.
MS Consumer

this is the latest version of security update, the
"April 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates
all known security vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer,
Outlook and Outlook Express as well as five newly
discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer
from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow
an attacker to run executable on your system. This update includes
the functionality of all previously released patches.

System requirements	Win 9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies to	Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later Microsoft Outlook, version 8.00 and later Microsoft Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
Recommendation	Customers should install the patch at the earliest opportunity.
How to install	Run attached file. Click Yes on displayed dialog box.
How to use	You don't need to do anything after installing this item.

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