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Technical Help & Discussion => General Tech Discussion, News & Q&A => Topic started by: Clive on January 05, 2011, 08:26

Title: Fake Microsoft security update spreads Autorun worm
Post by: Clive on January 05, 2011, 08:26

Have you received an email seemingly from Microsoft's security team telling you to "Update your Windows"? Have you been sent a file called KB453396-ENU.zip and told to run it on your Windows computer?

Well, think twice before following the instructions.

LINK (http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/01/04/fake-microsoft-update-spreads-worm/)

Title: Re: Fake Microsoft security update spreads Autorun worm
Post by: Simon on January 05, 2011, 09:22

One would hope that by now, people realise Microsoft don't send updates by email, but there will be a few that fall for it.  :(

Title: Re: Fake Microsoft security update spreads Autorun worm
Post by: GillE on January 05, 2011, 10:11

I have to treat my dogs regularly for worms they pick up in pee-mails.

Some computer users are about as intelligent as my dogs.

Title: Re: Fake Microsoft security update spreads Autorun worm
Post by: Rik on January 05, 2011, 10:32

You  underestimate your dogs, Gill.

Title: Re: Fake Microsoft security update spreads Autorun worm
Post by: Simon on January 05, 2011, 11:14

;D