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Security Protection - Harry Waldron (CS)

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MS00-037: Hackers use dangerous URLs with a Michael Jackson rumor

  This email has no attachment, but if you click on the link a trojan horse can be downloaded on your PC.  This downloader attack can open up your PC from a security perspective.  MS00-37, which is a five year old Help File security flaw is also used to attack any completely unpatched PCs.  While this new threat is not widespread, the media is reporting it on the news this morning.   

ZDnet: Hackers use email URL create Jackson rumor

Trend Micro - PHELP.P Trojan

AVOID CLICKING ON THE URL IF YOU RECEIVE THIS EMAIL MESSAGE

News from Neverland -- Last night, while in his Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson has made a suicidal attempt.  They suggest this attempt follows the last claim was made against the king of pop. 46 years old Michael has left pre-suicid note which describes and interpretes some of his sins.

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