Listers warning reads about mass mail, could this be the yahoo mail
issue ?
So be careful if you receive an email from support@microsoft with an
attachment. Make sure your antvirus programs are up to date. Have a great day!
SEVERITY: MODERATE
DATE: May 19, 2003
PRODUCTS AFFECTED: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, and
Web-based e-mail
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WHAT IS IT?
W32/Palyh@MM is a worm that spreads via e-mail and network shares. The
Microsoft Product Support Services Security Team is issuing this alert to
advise customers to be on the alert for this virus as it spreads in the wild.
Customers are advised to review the information and take the appropriate action
for their environments.
IMPACT OF ATTACK:
Mass-mailing
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
W32/Palyh@MM spreads via e-mail and network shares. This worm spoofs the
address support@microsoft.com. While support@microsoft.com is a valid e-mail
address Microsoft does not send unsolicited e-mail containing attachments to
our customers. Information on Microsofts official response to all viruses of
this nature can be found here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/news/patch_hoax.asp
E-mail Message Characteristics:
From: support@microsoft.com
Subject:
Message Body:
All information is in the attached file.
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