Microsoft Does NOT Send Updates Via Email

Based on the report on the SunbeltBLOG yesterday, it is again a good time to issue a reminder that Microsoft does not ever, never has and never will, send update information via e-mail.

As Alex Eckelberry indicated, the payload for the latest spam update is IRC.Backdoor.Trojan.

Related Topics:

• Detect Changes to Windows Automatic Updates with WinPatrol

• Understanding Microsoft Updates

Reference:

• Fake MS Update

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