Subj : Re: Do M$ usually spam people? ^_~ To : comp.os.linux From : Viktor Lofgren Date : Tue Aug 17 2004 08:14 pm On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 21:47:57 +0100, Paul Nolan wrote: > Hmm... just recieved quite a suspicious email (apparently from > Microsoft, even though I have never owned a copy of Windows or DOS in my > life), concerning an upgrade (attached) to IE, OE & Outlook (again, > don't use any of this software, even in WINE) > I'm assuming this is a virus - the question is, do I mention anything to > M$ ^_^ Heh, want a tip: download the executable and run 'strings' on it. Most viruses and trojans generally contain some sort of easter egg. .