I have SBC/DSL and received a legitimate email from them regarding SP2. Here is part of their e-mail:
Please copy and paste the below URL into your browser to download the software update.
http://download.yahoo.com/dl/sbcy/xpsp2fix.exe
In addition, if you are using a firewall on your XP computer, you will need to go to the firewall manufacturer's website and load any software updates they provide for Service Pack 2. Although we do not provide support for firewall software, you can find information and web-links for the major firewall companies at:
Zone Alarm: http://www.zonelabs.com
Norton Personal Firewall: http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus: http://www.secureie.com/c/002/firewall2004/firewall2004_02.asp?source=goog&keyword=firewall&
Also, at the end of this email is the following note:
NOTICE: SBC cares about Internet safety. Hyperlinks are omitted from this message to protect against fraudulent use. To reach the referenced sites, copy and paste the URL into your browser. Learn more about ensuring a safe Internet experience at: http://www.sbc.com/safety
Peggy Tischhauser
Magalia CA
--- On Sat 08/21, joseph marty < [log in to unmask] > wrote:
From: joseph marty [mailto: [log in to unmask]]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 12:15:59 -0400
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Downloading an executable file
SP2 adds some fixes to IE, and I have not heard of what you're talking about. This sounds like some kind of phishing expedition to plant some spyware or worse on victims' computers. Has anyone heard of this? For now I would suggest that you skip the download. If there were something you had to do it would be best to go to Windows update since it should be there as a critical update if it is real.<br><br>>I've just received an e-mail from SBC Yahoo stating customers who are using Windows XP operating systems need to download a software update to make their browsers compatible with MS Service Pack 2. The update extension is .exe which makes me nervous. Could I get your comments on the security of this download? The URL is http//:download.yahoo.com/dl/sbcy/xpsp2fix.exe.<br>><br><br><br>__________________________________________________________________<br>Switch to Netscape Internet Service.<br>As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register<br><br>Netscape. Just the Net You Need.<br><br>New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer<br>Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups.<br>Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp<br><br> PCSOFT's List Owner's:<br> Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]><br> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]><br>
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