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jellybaby

08-04-2005 17:39

Fake windows update warning

Just spotted this...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4425165.stm

paulyoung666

08-04-2005 17:46

Re: Fake windows update warning

good heads up :tu:

MetaWraith

08-04-2005 17:52

Re: Fake windows update warning

Also on EL Reg
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/04...s_update_ruse/

nffc	08-04-2005 18:25

Re: Fake windows update warning

Of course, it doesn't really need stating that if you only use Windows Update, you won't get this problem, does it?

paulyoung666

08-04-2005 20:40

Re: Fake windows update warning

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Of course, it doesn't really need stating that if you only use Windows Update, you won't get this problem, does it?

very true , but i still say it was a worthy heads up ;)

nffc	08-04-2005 20:44

Re: Fake windows update warning

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Of course, it doesn't really need stating that if you only use Windows Update, you won't get this problem, does it?

very true , but i still say it was a worthy heads up ;)

Yeah well so do I... but there's only one risk-free way to keep safe from that kind of thing and that's getting it from the official channels!

paulyoung666

08-04-2005 21:01

Re: Fake windows update warning

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Yeah well so do I... but there's only one risk-free way to keep safe from that kind of thing and that's getting it from the official channels!

very true again , but how many ppl have been taken in by official looking sites and then caught out :erm:

zing_deleted

08-04-2005 21:43

Re: Fake windows update warning

As far as i remember ive never had email off microsoft about anything to do with my o/s unless ive signed for news or something .:erm:

nffc	08-04-2005 21:47

Re: Fake windows update warning

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulyoung666

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Yeah well so do I... but there's only one risk-free way to keep safe from that kind of thing and that's getting it from the official channels!

very true again , but how many ppl have been taken in by official looking sites and then caught out :erm:

Yeah but if you solicit it yourself by typing the URL it ain't gonna be unless the MS site has been hacked, is it?

It's a valid point, but to be safe you have to be suspicious and protect yourself.

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