MICROSOFT SECURITY ALERT

[THOMAS MAGUIRE]

I have just opened a file which seemed to be from
microsoft regarding a security alert (copy of e-mail
below) and my e-mail's are now going
crazy. just received 59 e-mails notifying me of
undelivered e-mails.

How do I get rid of this virus/problem?

Help!

. Reply (E-mail) Forward (E-mail)

Subject: Re: E-mail from Microsoft re: Security Upgrade
From: "thomas maguire"
<[email protected]> Sent: 10/3/2003
6:04:58 PM


Microsoft All Products | Support | Search |
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Microsoft User

this is the latest version of security update,
the "October 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 computer. 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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Thomas..

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

The emails which purport to be from Microsoft and come with attachments are
NOT from Microsoft. The attachments are virus infected and, if opened, will
infect your computer. Of course, your anti-virus software should be telling
you that. Do not open the attachments and delete these emails immediately.

The "undeliverable email" notices, as well as the emails purporting to be
from Microsoft, are coming from computers which are infected by one of the
email viruses currently circulating - i.e., the user DID open one of the
attachments.

Here some links from Microsoft with tips to protect your computer:

Information on Bogus Microsoft Security Bulletin E-mails
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/
news/patch_hoax.asp

How to Tell If a Microsoft Security-Related Message Is Genuine
http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/authenticate_mail.asp

How to Trim the "Spam" from Your E-Mail Diet
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spam.asp

Three Steps to ensure your computer is protected
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp


--
Cheryl Fischer
Law/Sys Associates
Houston, TX

I have just opened a file which seemed to be from
microsoft regarding a security alert (copy of e-mail
below) and my e-mail's are now going
crazy. just received 59 e-mails notifying me of
undelivered e-mails.

How do I get rid of this virus/problem?

Help!

. Reply (E-mail) Forward (E-mail)

Subject: Re: E-mail from Microsoft re: Security Upgrade
From: "thomas maguire"
<[email protected]> Sent: 10/3/2003
6:04:58 PM


Microsoft All Products | Support | Search |
Microsoft.com Guide
Microsoft Home


Microsoft User

this is the latest version of security update,
the "October 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 computer. 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.

Contact Us | Legal | TRUSTe
©2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms
of Use | Privacy Statement | Accessibility


Thomas..

 

[Pete Slevin]

Its the SWEN WORM. MANY PEOPLE HAVE IT BUT SO FAR, MY avg
PROTECTION AND ANOTHER CANNOT SHIFT IT. HOPE SOME CLEVER
PERSON CAN COME UP WITH A FIX. i AM SURPRISED THAT
MICROSOFT ARE NOT HELPING.

PETE

 

[Cheryl Fischer]

The three most common email viruses are:

W32.Swen.A_mm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Dumaru_mm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.Gibe_mm
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

If your attempts to fix Swen are not working, then perhaps you have one of
the others.


--
Cheryl Fischer
Law/Sys Associates
Houston, TX

Its the SWEN WORM. MANY PEOPLE HAVE IT BUT SO FAR, MY avg
PROTECTION AND ANOTHER CANNOT SHIFT IT. HOPE SOME CLEVER
PERSON CAN COME UP WITH A FIX. i AM SURPRISED THAT
MICROSOFT ARE NOT HELPING.

PETE

 

[Mark]

ok , one more question on this, i acctivatated this e-mail address,
about 5 days ago, and the very next day i was getting these e-mails, i get
about 2 an hour, sometimes more. is there a way to keep my e-mail
address from being listed at these newsgroups, because that is the only
place i can imagine anyone got my e-mail address from ?>
thanks for all help