A massive phishing scam similar to the recent bank fraud scams is being sent in emails that look like the following:
From: “Microsoft Customer Support”
Subject: Update for Microsoft Outlook
Critical Update
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/default.aspx?ln=en-us&id=860973044736591820463007000000
Quick Details
* File Name: officexp-KB910721-FullFile-ENU.exe
* Version: 1.4
* Date Published: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:21:24 -0400
* 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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The above URL is not the actual link. Hidden in the HTML code it the domain name that the link really take you to –
http://update.microsoft.com.ilfl1i1.net/microsoftofficeupdate/isapdl/default.aspx?ln=en-us&id=860973044736591820463007003404087″>http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftofficeupdate/isapdl/default.aspx?ln=en-us&id=86097304473659182046300700340000
If you get one of these emails, you should safely clear it from your computer and under no circumstance visit the website. In fact, if you are using a Microsoft based computer and / or email program, you should not open the email.