[pchelpers] Security Update--Beware it comes with attachment .exe file

Did you get this I got a virus worm with it. Norton caught it and
quarrantined did any of you get this? I know Microsoft never sends any
attachments. What ever you do do not execute it-Jackie

Microsoft Corporation Partner
this is the latest version of security update, the
"May 2003, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates
all known security vulnerabilities affecting Internet Explorer,
Outlook and Outlook Express as well as five newly
discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer
from these vulnerabilities, the most serious of which could allow
an attacker to run executable on your system. This update includes
the functionality of all previously released patches.

System requirementsWin 9x/Me/2000/NT/XP
This update applies toMicrosoft Internet Explorer, version 4.01 and later
Microsoft Outlook, version 8.00 and later
Microsoft Outlook Express, version 4.01 and later
RecommendationCustomers should install the patch at the earliest
opportunity.
How to installRun attached file. Click Yes on displayed dialog box.
How to useYou don't need to do anything after installing this item.
Microsoft Product Support Services and Knowledge Base articles
can be found on the Microsoft Technical Support web site.
For security-related information about Microsoft products, please
visit the Microsoft Security Advisor web site, or Contact us.
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Thank you for using Microsoft products.
With friendly greetings,
Microsoft Internet Security Division
©2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. The names of the actual
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and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
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