Tis the season for yet more new virus, phising scammer and trojan downloaders. You might receive a friendly notice from Microsoft (yeah, right) telling you about new updates to download. DON'T CLICK THE LINK. It takes you to an IP not run by Bill & Friends. Only use the windows update link in Windows or turn on automatic updates. Here is the email:

Install a New Microsoft Update !

	Try Microsoft Update today. New! Regularly update your computer with the latest software from Microsoft to boost the security and reliability of your Windows PC.
	Now you can get updates for Windows, Office and other Microsoft applications all in one place
	Microsoft Update is easy to set up and use. Download and install updates automatically:
	Microsoft Update is a new service that brings you all the features and benefits of Windows Update plus downloads for other Microsoft applications including Office
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Updates are ready for your computer. Click here to install these updates:

http://www.microsoft.com/download/update. exe

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The live links were Microsoft Corporation and the exe file. Make sure you have all of your anti-virus/malware software up to date. Believe me, a little prevention in this case will save you hours of cure later! -Charles in Las Vegas