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Bill44
I got this message on my Skype account. Is it at attempt
to hack in or is it real.


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FULL DETAILS OF SCAN RESULT BELOW
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WINDOWS REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected
malware on your computer !

Affected Software:

Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution / Virus Infection /
Unexpected shutdowns

Recommendation: Users running vulnerable version should install a repair utility immediately

Your system IS affected, download the patch from the address below !
Failure to do so may result in severe computer malfunction.

http://www.scanondemand.org/

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spud5
QUOTE (Bill44 @ Tue Oct 6 2009, 14:42)
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..I got this message on my Skype account..

Windows Security Center would not be sending instructions to you via Skype messages.

You are right to be suspicious.
It is a scam. Ignore it.
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