Fake Microsoft Security Alert – KB910721
I had a customer receive an email containing the following which was picked up by my email SPAM Filter.
Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721)
The email also contained a link that looks legitimate for you to download the update. Don’t do it!
ALERT!!! If you get an email like this, IT is a FAKE! DO NOT install this update!!! I repeat, DO NOT Install this Update, it is a FAKE!
It has been detected as a spyware threat Troj/Spy-CU.
Always go the Microsoft Update site to do your Windows Update. You will note that this particular update number does not show up on the Microsoft site, because it is not a real update.
If you inadvertently did install it, then I recommend doing an immediate Windows SYSTEM RESTORE to a date before you installed the update. If you are already bugged to the point where you cannot run a System Restore, then you will need to seek professional assistance ASAP!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any assistance.
Frank Verdusco
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