Warning from our security department about fake Microsoft email updates

[marilynfl]

From LM security

There is an email going around that is using the subject line “Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook”. This message contains links that will take you to a site that will automatically download malicious code that will begin capturing keystrokes. Captured keystrokes can lead to administrator privileges on a system and be catastrophic to company assets. Please be aware that Microsoft will not send you e-mails containing links to updates all Microsoft updates will happen through automatic updates. Below is a screen shot of the e-mail, please help spread the word.

So...not need for you to do anything. It's actually more important that you NOT do anything should you receive an email that looks like this.

~Marilyn

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/Finer_Kitchens/Marilyn_CakeBalls/Outlook_Security.jpg

 

[dawnnys]

Geesh! Scarey - thanks for the info.

 

[marilynfl]

Here's a Snopes.com link that talks about it.

Whoa..this one is lots older than the one we got today.

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/security.asp

 

[marilynfl]

Never mind...that's an old snopes.

 

[angak]

I get fake update info requests on Hotmail--looks legit with their logo, but watch for typos, and

I would never give out the info they ask for. but the email looks very legit. I turned it in to Hotmail, but I still get the fraud emails.