Beware Fake Microsoft Security Updates
June 10th, 2007 by WaltI just ran across this on Computer World. People have been receiving emails pretending to be from Microsoft with links to follow to patch Internet Explorer to close more security holes. Following links in the email will take the user to a site that will try to install more malware on the computer.
So far, this does not seem to be a big issue, but people thinking twice will keep it from being a big issue. Another way of looking at it is that if you are the only person infected, and you find your computer infected, it will be a big issue for you!
Remember, Microsoft does NOT send out emails for any type of updating at all! Get all your updates by using the “Windows Update” feature in Windows, or using “Automatic Updates” in Windows.
I really do not know of any software manufacturers that send out unsolicited emails like that. If you receive any emails, go to the manufacturer’s site directly by using links you know are good, and not any links found in the email. No matter how official or real the email looks, do not trust it
