Microsoft warns about fake Windows Update Phishing Mail

Microsoft continues to have problems with Phishing mails pretending to be something they are not. The latest case in public is a mail, which invite users to download latest patches for Microsoft Applications from the web. The mail comes with a fake message and points to a website, which mimics Microsoft’s Windows Update.

Anyone who falls for the trap is infected by a Trojan horse (DSNX-05) which opens a backdoor on the computer leading to privacy concerns. The developer of the Trojan might use this access to steal personal information about the user from his infected computer. The software giant has warned users to ignore such mails and use only legitimate websites to download patches and updates for Windows Operating System and other Microsoft applications.

The mail was first spotted by the antivirus firm Sophos. It comes with subjects like: ‘Urgent Windows Update’ and ‘Important Windows Update’ directly aimed at novice users who get amused by the mail and click on the included links. The site pointed by the email looks like the official Windows Update website but in reality is a fake site.

The company added that they routinely send information through mail to customers only if they have manually subscribed to receive such mails. They also added that no mails are sent about the updates and patches, which are not released on their official website. These pointers should be enough for the users to get alert about fake mails informing about possible patches.

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