Hoax: Microsoft Outlook Update from Microsoft

Written on October 25, 2009  |  by RP Mickler  |  Leave a Comment Leave a Comment  |  Bookmark and Share

If you receive an email that looks anything resembling the following, simply delete it. It’s not real – it’s a hoax that is used to install a worm on your computer:

From: Microsoft Customer Support [mailto:no-reply@microsoft.com]<br /> <strong>Sent:</strong> Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:09 AM<br /> <strong>To:</strong> email<br /> <strong>Subject:</strong> Critical Update for Microsoft Outlook</span></p> <h1 class="style13">Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721)

Brief Description

Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express. This update is critical and provides you with the latest version of the Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express and offers the highest levels of stability and security.

Instructions

  • To install Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721) please visit Microsoft Update Center:

    http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftofficeupdate/isapdl/defaultaspx?ln=en-us&id=56291199138963864756364612591348087600040672644169

Quick Details

  • File Name: officexp-KB910721-FullFile-ENU.exe
  • Version: 1.4
  • Date Published: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:08:34 +0100
  • Language: English
  • File Size: 81 KB

System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 98; Windows ME; Windows NT; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP; Windows Vista
  • This update applies to the following product: Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express

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Microsoft does not release update notifications in this way – through sending direct email messages to users. As this message is crafted to look legitimate, you may wish to advise others in your circle to avoid this threat. Meanwhile, if you wish to update your Microsoft products, open Internet Explorer and go to:

http://update.microsoft.com

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