Re: New virus disguised as Microsoft patch?

["Kevin N. Carpenter" <kevinc () seaplace org>]

I too have received several of these todays.  The only hint was the 
sender address, and some slightly strange wording.

Kevin C.

David Gillett wrote:

>  No, this isn't the crude "500,000 already infected!"
> garbage.  This is an extremely polished and convincing 
> looking html email which claims to be a "September 2003, 
> Cumulative Patch" and includes an attached "patch8678.exe".
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>  I've got four of these overnight, from broadband users
> as far away from Microsoft as Greece.  Each is followed by 
> an odd little NDR, presumably reporting failed delivery of
> a delivery confirmation message.
>
> David Gillett
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