Hi everyone,
I got this email to but...
perhaps i was wrong, i have received the following information from 3 or 4
ppl in reply to my email.
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1. an ISP worker
Bah - it's a hoax.
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/sulfnbk.exe.warning.html
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2. from the QLD government
HOAX Virus Warning - "sulfnbk.exe"
There is an Hoax warning currently being distributed regarding a file
contained within C:\Windows\Command and "set" to go off on June 1 2001. The
file mentioned, SULFNBK.exe, when found in C:\Windows\Command is a
legitimate file, which assists in the truncating and expanding of long file
names to/from 8.3 format. If found in a DIFFERENT folder to
C:\Windows\Command, it could then POSSIBLY be a virus and should be handled
appropriately by contacting the Help Desk.
Be assured that the warning circulating is a Hoax, and do NOT delete this
file as it is a necessary system file. If you have any questions or
concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Help Desk on 3237 0928 or via
email [log in to unmask]
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3. from an accountants office
If anyone followed the instructions in this morning virus warning email,
the file deleted is needed in our systems and when deleted it causes
your PC to become unstable.
To get it back, please go to another PC which has still got it, find the
file: SULFNBK.EXE, copy it to a disk and paste it back to your computer.
Make sure it goes exactly to where it was removed from (where you find
it on the computer you are copying it from).
There are thousands of virus hoaxes around. They are almost as bad as
viruses as they cause traffic congestions on email systems and this
particular type causes people to delete files and corrupt their systems.
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4. from a tech support person
SULFNBK.EXE Hoax
The text on this page is part of a hoax and is not a legitimate warning or
offer. We present it here to help you identify any hoax messages that you
receive. Please note that hoaxes often have several variations in
circulation, so you may receive a hoax message that is similar, but not
identical to the message below. This particular hoax may also appear in
Spanish.
"I found a virus in my computer that was sent to me by somebody. The virus
will activate itself on the 1st of JUNE and according to McaFee web site
will destroy every single file in the hard drive.
If you have the virus it should be in your computer by now.
The file name is SULFNBK.EXE. You can find it in the Windows explorer and
then eliminate the file.
(Do not forget to eliminate it from the Trash as well!)
Please pass this information to everyone you know."
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----- Original Message -----
From: Gentle Remedies
To: DIRECTOR - Tom Ryan ; DIRECTOR - Lori Crews ; DIRECTOR - John Pascoe ;
DIRECTOR - Jeff Chandler
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 11:31 AM
Subject: Fw: URGENT WARNING
URGENT VIRUS WARNING - PLEASE READ EMAIL FROM BOTTOM UP!
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i had this file too, it was created in early april so i figure its not a
necessary system file, (the logo looks poorly made also) so i'm about to
delete it....please scroll down and follow the instruction to remove it -
they say this file is a virus lying dormant ready to hit on June 1st WHICH
IS TOMORROW!
Pleae follow the instructions at the base of this email!
----- Original Message -----
From: [log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask] ; [log in to unmask] ;
[log in to unmask] ; [log in to unmask]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 11:15 AM
Subject: FW: URGENT WARNING
Hmm I had this file
I hope its not important
but the icon looks poorly made so i deleted it
Pook
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We just recieved an email containing the following instrucions and found
the file in our c:/windows/command directory.
Please be advised this is not a hoax, follow the instructions below.
Regards,
Jon
Goldfields Signworks
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I have just found a dormant virus on my computer so can you please check
your computer before June 1st as that is when the virus becomes active. See
the steps below to check your computer. Please note that antivirus programs
are not picking this virus up.
Finding the Virus
* Go to 'Start' button
* Go to 'Find or Search'
* Go to for 'Files or Folders'
* Make sure the find box is searching 'C:' drive
* Type in SULFNBK.EXE
* Begin Search
* If it finds it highlight it
* Go to File and delete it
* Close the find Dialog box
* Open the Recycle Bin
* Delete items from the Recycle Bin
If you find it and delete it you should be right.
But you will have to contact anyone you have sent emails to in the past few
months and let them know so they can check their computer.
>From: Johnson Cheu <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Johnson Cheu <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Fwd: URGENT: YOU MAY HAVE A VIRUS
>Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 13:06:00 -0400
>
>>All: I know these are usually hoaxes in some form or fashion, but I did
>>receive this message and did find the file on my C drive, so I thougt it
>>best to send this. It was pretty easy to get rid of.
>
>JC
>
>>Dear All,
>>
>>I recently received this notification of a virus from a friend at another
>>university. In following the instructions, I discovered that I did,
>>indeed, have the virus on my c-drive. Because I've corresponded with a
>>number of you in the past few months, I thought it best to get this
>>information out to everyone since the virus may have spread exponentially
>>and is apparently set to "go off" on June 1. According to the notice,
>>Mcaffee and Norton will not detect the virus--and since I have Mcaffee
>>Virus Protection but still had the virus, this seems to be true. So take
>>care!
>>
>>
>> >
>> >I just rec'd an email from someone who unknowingly sent me a virus.
>> >I followed the directions below and found that the virus was indeed
>> >lurking on my C: Drive. Get rid of it TODAY, May 31, as it is
>> >programmed to start its virus work on June 1.
>> >
>> >URGENT. A VIRUS could be in your computer files now, dormant but
>> >will become active on June 1. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BELOW TO CHECK IF
>> >YOU HAVE IT AND TO REMOVE IT NOW.
>> >
>> >It was passed to me, and since we've corresponded via email, we may
>> >have passed it along to you. So, please follow the directions and
>> >remove it from your computer TODAY!!!!!!!
>> >
>> >No Virus software can detect it. It will become active on June 1,
>> >2001.
>> >It might be too late by then. It wipes out all files and folders on
>> >the hard drive. This virus travels thru E-mail and migrates to the
>> >'C:\windows\command' folder. To find it and rid it from your
>> >computer,do
>> >the following:
>> >
>> >Go to the "START" button.
>> >Go to "FIND" or "SEARCH"
>> >Go to "FILES & FOLDERS"
>> >Make sure the find box is searching the "C:" drive.
>> >Type in; SULFNBK.EXE or SULFNBK
>> >Begin search.
>> >
>> >If it finds it, highlight it--DO NOT OPEN THE FILE.
>> >Go to 'File' and delete it.
>> >Close the "Find" Dialog box screen
>> >Open the Recycle Bin
>> >Find the file in the Recycle Bin and delete it from the Recycle bin
>> >You should be safe.
>> >
>> >The bad part is: You need to contact everyone you have sent ANY
>> >E-mail to in the past few months. Many major companies have found
>> >this
>> >virus on their computers. Please help your friends !!!!!!!!
>> >
>> >DO NOT RELY ON YOUR ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE. McAFEE and NORTON CANNOT
>> >DETECT IT BECAUSE IT DOES NOT BECOME A VIRUS UNTIL JUNE 1ST.
>> >
>> >WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT OPEN THE FILE while following the
>> >instructions above!!!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
>Johnson Cheu
>[log in to unmask]
>http://people.english.ohio-state.edu/cheu.1
>The Ohio State University
>Dept. of English
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