Below is an example of the fake Microsoft Patch email. All the links are real Microsoft sites, obviously intended to make the email look as authentic as possible, but the file attached to this email contains the Worm.Automat.AHB virus. Do not open the attachment under any circumstances.
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this is the latest version of security update, the "September 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which fixes all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three new vulnerabilities. Install now to maintain the security of your computer from these vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches.


 System requirements Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT/XP
 This update applies to MS Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
MS Outlook, version 8.00 and later
MS Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
 Recommendation Customers should install the patch at the earliest opportunity.
 How to install Run attached file. Choose Yes on displayed dialog box.
 How to use You don't need to do anything after installing this item.

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