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AOL Security Update ?

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LIZS · 31/07/2009 11:03

Repeatedly getting a Active Update message to install a Security Update, allegedly from AOL which has identified a "security vulnerability that can be used to execute a malicious code". We only use AOL for email and have Spyware Doctor installed (last run yesterday evening and with Intelliguard active),so is this genuine? If not, how do we stop it appearing.

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LIZS · 31/07/2009 17:41

anyone ? it's reminding me every 30 minutes or so. If it is suspicious will the Spyware pick it up ?

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LIZS · 02/08/2009 16:14

Alternatviely on xp can you view any such updates before actioning them ? So you can reject or accept ?

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CruelAndUnusualParenting · 03/08/2009 14:35

Highly suspicious. Don't install it under any circumstances.

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CruelAndUnusualParenting · 03/08/2009 14:42

A bit more digging around suggests it might actually be genuine! I would still be cautious and not let it install anything.

Update your software yourself by going to www.aol.com/, click on the downloads link (bottom left) and download the latest AOL software from there.

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