Hoax: Possible virus

[Maureen]

It's a very popular hoax.  SULFNBK.EXE is a Windows executable file that has
something to do with naming or restoring files names that are more than
eight characters long.  The info is on Symantec's hoax site and most others.
(Oddly enough, it wasn't on Scopes2.com last I looked) A lot of these sites
give instructions on how to restore the file, too, if anyone needs it.

Take care,
Mo

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Newey" <jake101 at ozemail.com.au>
To: "Amputee Information Network" <amp-l at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 8:04 AM
Subject: Possible virus


Hello People I just got this now Im not sure if it is true but I have put it
in my recycle bin until I now more.


Alan Down under

Scroll down and do the virus check ... i had it on my PC ... so u better
check your hard drives for the file.

Regards
Lou


> > >
> > > Message:
> > > > Dear All,
> > > > I just received the following message and when I checked MY hard
drive
> > > > I  had this file and I deleted it. I'm not sure if this information
> > > > is correct but feel it is better to be safe than sorry. it's been on
> my
> > > > computer since 1998, but no Virussoftware has detected it. Here's
the
> > > > information I received from a friend:
> > > >
> > > > It was brought to my attention today that a virus is in circulation
> > > > via email. I looked for it and to my surprise I found it on mine. ..
> > > please
> > > > follow the directions and remove it from yours TODAY!!!!!!!
> > > >
> > > > I . 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 get rid of it off of 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
> > > > Begin search.
> > > > If it finds it, highlight it.
> > > > Go to 'File' and delete it.
> > > > Close the find Dialog box
> > > > Open the Recycle Bin
> > > > Find the file 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!!!
> > > >
> > > > Sorry i've just heard this morning.
> > > >
> > > > Trish
> > > >