Virus Warning
Date/Time of Alert - 6 December 2006 - 3:00pm
Microsoft have issued an advisory regarding “zero-day” attacks using a vulnerability in the following Microsoft products:
Word 2000, 2002, and 2003;
Word Viewer 2003;
Word 2004, and Word 2004 v. X for Mac;
Works 2004, 2005, and 2006.
This attack is facilitated by a user opening an infected file that is received via email, and can allow remote code execution on the affected machine.
All University users are advised to exercise extreme caution when opening attachments received via email, and in particular unsolicited attachments from known and unknown sources.
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Dell Computer email virus
Please be aware that a virus-bearing email purporting to be from Dell is currently circulating. The email message refers to the processing of an online order and carries a zip file as an attachment. Any persons receiving this email message should delete it without opening the attachment.
All unexpected email messages relating to the processing of orders or other financial matters should be treated with caution. If you are in any doubt as to the authenticity of email messages please check with the issuing institution directly.
Phishing Scams
A number of email messages are currently circulating requesting personal banking information. Legitimate services will not request these details via email and the simple rule is do not respond to email messages requesting your personal details. If you are concerned about any material received please check with your financial institution directly in person or by telephone or call the service desk.
Microsoft Excel Vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel could allow an
attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Do not open unfamiliar or unexpected Excel or other Office documents,
including those received as email attachments or hosted on a web site. More >>.
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