Ross Cassell -> Bob Klahn wrote:
 RC> Hello Bob!

 RC> 13 Aug 08 08:49, you wrote to All:

 BK>>  I recently got an email with the microsoft return address, with
 BK>>  a link to download the latest version of Internet Explorer 7.
 BK>>  It looked legit, everything looked like it was from microsoft.
 BK>>  However, for some reason I was suspicious. In addition, I get my
 BK>>  updates automatically.

 BK>>  So I sent a copy of the email to support{at}microsoft.com with a
 BK>>  note that I suspected it was fake. I got a reply back, it was
 BK>>  fake.

 BK>>  So, don't download the latest version of Internet explorer 7
 BK>>  from some link sent you in an email.

 RC> All common sense...

 RC> Dont download Windows Antivirus 2008/2009 or you will be sorry.

 RC> If one bothers to follow the tech blogs via RSS feed or otherwise, one
 RC> can get a feel for when Microsoft and other software companies are gonna
 RC> roll something new down the pike, as far as Microsoft goes, if one
 RC> doesnt have time to read the tech blogs, then only trust Windows Update.

I have my machine set for automatic updates. The only things I ever
download are audiobooks and after downloading them, before I even look at
the files I run AVG scan selected files on them.

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