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  1. 06 Jun 2009 #1
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    Fake Microsoft E-Mail Carries Real Malware

    Threats remain easy to spot, but experts warn that this latest malware assault uses the latest advances in criminal technology.
    Security experts are warning of deceptive e-mails that claim that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Outlook needs an update.
    "The e-mail claims that you have a new message in Microsoft Outlook, but you need to reconfigure your settings (by clicking on the helpful link) in order to read it. Of course, the e-mail is bogus and you're actually in danger of handing over details of your email settings to internet hackers," Graham Cluley, Sophos security expert, wrote in his blog.
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    Thanks for this warning. [ Now - alert but not alarmed. ]

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    Thanx Airbot for this info,you have saved a lot of hassle for many as we wouldn't have suspected an e-mail from MS.

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    Thanks for the warning I'll be on my guard

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    Thanks Airbot......

    Defences up and running!!!!

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    Re: Fake Microsoft E-Mail Carries Real Malware

    Excellent info, thanks!

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