Microsoft Windows Update Hoax Steals Your Passwords

Beware: The next time you get an email from [email protected] in your inbox, click delete.

That's because you're likely the target of a phishing hoax designed to steal Gmail, Yahoo, Windows Live and AOL passwords, according to Naked Security, a blog by IT security firm Sophos.

Entitled, "Microsoft Windows Update," the email urges recipients to verify their email accounts by entering personal login information.

Dear Windows User,

It has come to our attention that your Microsoft windows Installation records are out of date. Every Windows installation has to be tied to an email account for daily update.

This requires you to verify the Email Account. Failure to verify your…
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