New virus warning: 'Microsoft' virus
Yet another new WORM virus has been detected "in the wild" and is spreading via e-mail. Known as the Win32/Swen.A@mm or W32/Gibe.E@MM WORM, the infected message arrives in a user's In-Box disguised as a software patch from Microsoft. The intent is to deceive users with false legitimacy so they will open the message and the attachment. Running the attached .EXE file will install the WORM on the user's computer.
Headers include "Use this patch immediately" and "Network update." Senders include "Microsoft" and "Microsoft technical services."
Needless to say, Microsoft does NOT distribute software or patches via e-mail in this way.
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