I know there has been an issue with IE6.0 ... and there is a patch. For more information go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/q316059/default.asp and a link will take you to: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/ bulletin/MS02-005.asp It was mainly to do with a vulnerability issue with their Instant Messenger that hackers could obtain and take over your IM account. I hope this helps. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dencer Brenda" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 9:26 PM Subject: [PCSOFT] virus?? > Got a message from Microsoft Security ("Thank you for using Microsoft > products. With friendly greetings, MS Internet Security Center.") about > "this is the latest version of security update, the "2 Mar 2002 Cumulative > Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting > Internet Explorer and MS Outlook/Express as well as six new vulnerabilities, > and is discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-005. Install now to > protect your computer from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which > could allow an attacker to run code on your computer." > > I haven't touched the .exe file that is attached because I'm paranoid. > Microsoft has never sent me anything telling me their software is faulty and > offering me help. > > Is this one of the viri going around? > > TIA, > Brenda > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with our NOSPIN Power Linux CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml