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Malware warning message

I received this message via Skype but I can't access the link provided to resolve the issue, even by manually typing into my browser as suggested - what shall I do?

SYSTEM REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
**************************************

ATTENTION ! Security Center has detected
malware on your computer !

Affected Software:

Apple Macintosh 10.6 Snow Leopard
Apple Macintosh 10.5 Leopard
Apple Macintosh 10.4 Tiger
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

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.



For the link to become active, please click on 'Add to contacts' skype button or type it in manually into your web browser!

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MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 6, 2011 3:15 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2011 3:45 AM

That's just spam. Don't click the link.
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Malware warning message

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