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Old March 2nd 07, 07:35 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress
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Default Virus message from Microsoft.
It's malicious spam; delete it and forget it. You're right, microsoft
wouldn't send such an e-mail.

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Andy wrote:
Hi,

I received an E-Mail, SUBJECT "Re Phone Number", FROM
.

The message reads:

"This message has been processed by Symantec's AntiVirus Technology.

phone_number4.pif was infected with the malicious virus W32.Sality.U
and has been deleted because the file cannot be cleaned.


For more information on antivirus tips and technology, visit
http://ses.symantec.com/"

I find it a little strange because
1. I understood that Microsoft didn't send E-Mails.
2. I don't have Norton or Symantec on my computer.

Is this "for real"? Did Microsoft use Symantec (Norton) AV?

I would very much appreciate an explanation.
Andy I. (WIN XP SP2; IE/OE 6) P.S. I haven't gone to the URL's.
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