Phony Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express Email
A new email received today claimed to be from Microsoft regarding an update for Outlook and Outlook Express.
The emails was well done and appears to be valid, but it is not. If you were to follow the instructions in the email you would have become the victim of a bit of Spyware designed to steal sensitive data from your computer, particularly banking details.
Microsoft does not send emails regarding updates. They are either downloaded by your computer (if you are set to receive them) or can be picked up by going to the official Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) and following the links for updates.
We further suggest not following links to Microsoft. It is better to go to your browsers address bar and type in the address.
Delete the email. It is a fraud
Following the email's instructions will cause a Spyware Infection
Following the email's instructions will cause a Spyware Infection
The emails was well done and appears to be valid, but it is not. If you were to follow the instructions in the email you would have become the victim of a bit of Spyware designed to steal sensitive data from your computer, particularly banking details.
Email Refers To
Microsoft Security Alert - KB910721
Microsoft Security Alert - KB910721
Microsoft does not send emails regarding updates. They are either downloaded by your computer (if you are set to receive them) or can be picked up by going to the official Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) and following the links for updates.
We further suggest not following links to Microsoft. It is better to go to your browsers address bar and type in the address.
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