This was from InfoSec News:
"Anti-virus companies are warning Internet users about W32.Swen, a new
worm that spreads using e-mail messages, vulnerable network
connections, IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and peer-to-peer networks.
First detected on Thursday, Swen exploits a security hole in
Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser and affects all supported
versions of the Windows operating system, according to F-Secure of
Helsinki.
The worm poses as a software security update from Microsoft prompting
users with "Yes" or "No" buttons to agree to install the update and
even an installation "progress" bar if they do agree."
More in the article at:
http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0918newinter.html
Regards,
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: John Dent [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 2:45 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Microsoft Update PATCH15.exe
Charles,
Don't run this "patch". It is probably a trojan, spyware or worse, a
virus. It's not necessary to download any program that you hear about in
email. Go to the company's web site and download any updates and patches
available that you want.
John D.
At 07:27 AM 9/19/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>Just got a patch update email claiming to be from Microsoft. The
>return patch is a Comcast.com email. I don't really dare to execute
>the exe file. Does anyone know if this is legit? Why wouldn't
>Microsoft use a Microsoft return email?
>
>Thanks
>
>Charles Bennett
>
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