WARNING: Spoof connection upgrade email contains virus

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I have received reports this morning that an email, claiming to be from ntl, is circulating, promising a "4 megabyte connection" (sic) if the reader runs an attachment to change their settings. Please DO NOT open this attachment, as it is likely to contain malicious software. Instead, report the email (with full headers) to ntl's abuse team (via http://www.ntlworld.com/netreport/) - or simply delete it. The full text is below:

From: <admin@ntl.co.uk>
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 11:26 PM
Subject: 4 megabyte connection


Hello from NTL Internet!

Recently we have undergone changes in the way we operate. From now on you can get a 4 megabyte connection speed as standard and we are happy for all our existing customers to benefit from our new high-speed Internet access.

For ease of use we have attached the new settings needed to enable this option. Please run the attached tool and follow the on-screen options. The process is fully automated so you need not worry about manual configuration.

If you find any problems then please contact us on 0845 600 600.

Virtually yours,

Sandra Hays

NTL Communications


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This email is for information only. Please do not reply!
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Attachment: NTLconnectionkit.zm9 [13.3kb]

[Chris W]

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