Phishers still unaware of SpellCheck

Published 22 June 8 5:24 PM | William

I just got this email sent to my gmail account.  For all the effort they put into this, there's a pretty serious giveaway that it's shady: (I turned off links so no one accidentally falls for it).

Microsoft Cororation Inc. ® <update@microsoft.com>
reply-to"Microsoft Cororation Inc. ®" <update@microsoft.com>

 

dateSun, Jun 22, 2008 at 5:14 PM
subjectWindows Update Critical Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB946026)

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Critical Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB946026)

A critical security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Windows and gain control over your system and files.This issue has been discussed in KB946026 Microsoft Knowledge Base. Microsoft Security Response Team recommends to protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft.

Patch Information:
Type:Critical Security Update
Vulnerability:High
Vendor notified:March, 17, 2008
Update Release Date:June, 22, 2008
Download Size:824 KB, < 2 minutes @ 56.6 modem
File Name:WINDOWS-KB946026-X86-ENU
Affected Versions:Microsoft Windows XP/2003

To install this update, follow these instructions:
1Download WINDOWS-KB946026-X86-ENU file from Windows Update site or open an attached file.

2After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer, to ensure a full protection.

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