Today I received two similar emails purportedly from Microsoft informing me about “critical vulnerabilities” in my system and that I should click on the links provided for a fix. This is what I did—highlighted those two emails with my mouse and hit the Delete button promptly, sending them into digital oblivion.
Here’s one very important thing to remember: Microsoft never emails users about Windows updates. Updates and critical fixes are always accomplished through Windows Update found in Vista and XP (provided that the user has enabled Windows Update). Never ever click on links in emails telling you that updates are available, etc.
Bear this in mind and don’t fall for these phishers and scammers.
Tags: Microsoft, Windows Update