VIRUS!!!! ALERT!!!!!
31 May 2001, 08:32 PM
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HI, Everyone
watch out a virus is about
GO to FIND and SEARCH FILES for
SULFNBK.EXE and delete the file
please do not open as norton anti virus or any other anti virus program will not detect it as it becomes a virus at midnight tonite
I kid you not this is serious!
PLEASE forward on to people you have mailed
BUDA
watch out a virus is about
GO to FIND and SEARCH FILES for
SULFNBK.EXE and delete the file
please do not open as norton anti virus or any other anti virus program will not detect it as it becomes a virus at midnight tonite
I kid you not this is serious!
PLEASE forward on to people you have mailed
BUDA
31 May 2001, 08:38 PM
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lifted from the Trend website
This hoax warns against a virus contained in a file called SULFNBK.EXE, that arrives hidden in an email message.
SULFNBK.EXE is a Windows System file that is installed in the Windows Command folder when the Windows Operating System is installed. Therefore, the presence of this file does not necessarily mean a system is infected.
SULFNBK.EXE is a utility used to restore long file names on the Start menu, when it is replaced with MS-DOS-compatible (short) file names in 8.3 format. For example, the Accessories folder on the Start menu may be displayed as "Access~1" if the SULFNBK utility is not installed.
This file is not destructive or malicious, but it can be infected with a virus and could be mass mailed. The virus PE_MAGISTR.A. is capable of using the SULFNBK.EXE file to propagate. If you receive an email with the attachment SULFNBK.EXE there is a possibility that the file is infected. Trend Micro recommends that you scan your system with HouseCall, Trend Micro's free online virus scanner.
If you receive an email without an attachment Trend Micro requests that email users delete the message.
This hoax warns against a virus contained in a file called SULFNBK.EXE, that arrives hidden in an email message.
SULFNBK.EXE is a Windows System file that is installed in the Windows Command folder when the Windows Operating System is installed. Therefore, the presence of this file does not necessarily mean a system is infected.
SULFNBK.EXE is a utility used to restore long file names on the Start menu, when it is replaced with MS-DOS-compatible (short) file names in 8.3 format. For example, the Accessories folder on the Start menu may be displayed as "Access~1" if the SULFNBK utility is not installed.
This file is not destructive or malicious, but it can be infected with a virus and could be mass mailed. The virus PE_MAGISTR.A. is capable of using the SULFNBK.EXE file to propagate. If you receive an email with the attachment SULFNBK.EXE there is a possibility that the file is infected. Trend Micro recommends that you scan your system with HouseCall, Trend Micro's free online virus scanner.
If you receive an email without an attachment Trend Micro requests that email users delete the message.
31 May 2001, 08:48 PM
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I had this info on the virus mailed to me from a friend who is working in the united
arab emirates his company a large I.T company is taking this so called hoax very seriously
as i said before it doesnt actualy become a virus until midnight tonite
if you think this is a hoax I DARE youto open the file at twelve tonite.
arab emirates his company a large I.T company is taking this so called hoax very seriously
as i said before it doesnt actualy become a virus until midnight tonite
if you think this is a hoax I DARE youto open the file at twelve tonite.
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31 May 2001, 08:58 PM
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Tis ok, never mind Windoze ME resore, just nabbed it off the g/friend's pc over our lan hehe 
Im sure the file sulfnbk.exe on my machine was in C:WINOWSSYSTEM though, when it should have been in C:WINDOWSCOMMAND
Windows is just a joke re security though
[This message has been edited by Jye (edited 31 May 2001).]
Im sure the file sulfnbk.exe on my machine was in C:WINOWSSYSTEM though, when it should have been in C:WINDOWSCOMMAND
Windows is just a joke re security though
[This message has been edited by Jye (edited 31 May 2001).]
31 May 2001, 09:24 PM
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Come on, it's a hoax. What do you mean you "dare" people to open it?
Install a fresh copy of Win95. Ohmigod you've got the virus!
These virus hoaxes are actually virulent, but benign, themselves.
It's always worth checking the symantec (or wherever you like) website before posting these things.
Install a fresh copy of Win95. Ohmigod you've got the virus!
These virus hoaxes are actually virulent, but benign, themselves.
It's always worth checking the symantec (or wherever you like) website before posting these things.
31 May 2001, 09:25 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by BUDA:
<B>as i said before it doesnt actualy become a virus until midnight tonite
[/quote]
Even if not active (and this _is_ a hoax) it would be a virus now, just with a delayed payload.
The malicious code would still be there now, which would mean any antivirus program could find it now and report it (assuming its up to date - you DO update your antivirus software regularly, don't you?!).
This one is a little more clever than most as that file IS one that a different virus targets specificially.
Check out the link Ian posted above - anytime you get a warning, I'd suggest you got to
<B>as i said before it doesnt actualy become a virus until midnight tonite
[/quote]
Even if not active (and this _is_ a hoax) it would be a virus now, just with a delayed payload.
The malicious code would still be there now, which would mean any antivirus program could find it now and report it (assuming its up to date - you DO update your antivirus software regularly, don't you?!).
This one is a little more clever than most as that file IS one that a different virus targets specificially.
Check out the link Ian posted above - anytime you get a warning, I'd suggest you got to
31 May 2001, 09:46 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by BUDA:
<B>I had this info on the virus mailed to me from a friend who is working in the united
arab emirates his company a large I.T company is taking this so called hoax very seriously
as i said before it doesnt actualy become a virus until midnight tonite
if you think this is a hoax I DARE youto open the file at twelve tonite.
[/quote]
BUDA,
ask your friend to boot his PC at 00:01 local (UAE) time and see if the so-called virus activates. I very much doubt it, but if it does, get him/her to post a reply here and give us a couple of hours notice due to the time difference!!!
Bit of a wasted effort though, for a well known hoax! Who is the "large IT company" - i need to make sure that i avoid them?
Dare at midnight - my ****!
mb
<B>I had this info on the virus mailed to me from a friend who is working in the united
arab emirates his company a large I.T company is taking this so called hoax very seriously
as i said before it doesnt actualy become a virus until midnight tonite
if you think this is a hoax I DARE youto open the file at twelve tonite.
[/quote]
BUDA,
ask your friend to boot his PC at 00:01 local (UAE) time and see if the so-called virus activates. I very much doubt it, but if it does, get him/her to post a reply here and give us a couple of hours notice due to the time difference!!!
Bit of a wasted effort though, for a well known hoax! Who is the "large IT company" - i need to make sure that i avoid them?
Dare at midnight - my ****!
mb
31 May 2001, 10:14 PM
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It is not a virus but a windows utility program
I've copied the following from my company's website so you can see what it actually does.
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After you uninstall Windows 98, the long file names on the Start menu may be replaced with MS-DOS-compatible (short) file names in 8.3 format. For example, the Accessories folder on the Start menu may be displayed as Access~1.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Windows 98 uninstall procedure did not finish successfully.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the Sulfnbk.exe utility to restore your long file names.
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If you don't believe me then check yourself at
I've copied the following from my company's website so you can see what it actually does.
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After you uninstall Windows 98, the long file names on the Start menu may be replaced with MS-DOS-compatible (short) file names in 8.3 format. For example, the Accessories folder on the Start menu may be displayed as Access~1.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Windows 98 uninstall procedure did not finish successfully.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the Sulfnbk.exe utility to restore your long file names.
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If you don't believe me then check yourself at
01 June 2001, 12:04 AM
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BUDA,
Have you just gone quiet because you are feeling sheepish this morning, or has the entire IT infrastructure of your country bitten the bullet?
Adam,
Living in a Hose, now that would be a dream compared to the old tatty shoe box that me and my 25 siblings grew up in... we used to DREAM that one day we might be able to afford a downpayment on a Hose of our own...
Moray
Have you just gone quiet because you are feeling sheepish this morning, or has the entire IT infrastructure of your country bitten the bullet?
Adam,
Living in a Hose, now that would be a dream compared to the old tatty shoe box that me and my 25 siblings grew up in... we used to DREAM that one day we might be able to afford a downpayment on a Hose of our own...
Moray
01 June 2001, 12:14 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Adam M:
<B>so, fast bloke, lives in a hose, thats a bit different.[/quote]
Well after I moved out of the block of flutes I used to live in I couldn't face normal accomodation again. I might move to an awholement later in the year
<B>so, fast bloke, lives in a hose, thats a bit different.[/quote]
Well after I moved out of the block of flutes I used to live in I couldn't face normal accomodation again. I might move to an awholement later in the year
01 June 2001, 07:49 AM
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I cant believe so many people keep taking the bait on stuff like this before properly researching it. I had the same yesterday a top line exec phoned one of my comp's execs who told ...who then told..
Before I knew it people were deleting files left right and centre and the emails being forwarded were a joke.
As always consult a reputable site before jumping. If you have access to the web check it out and to be honest who these days opens up "exe's" via email without checking or confirming the file is from a reliable source.
Anyway all this is simply my view on the matter as yesterday I had about 50 pc's to fix because semi-intelligent PC users acted on an unconfirmed report.
ps Did you hear about the new virus you can get which is only activated when you type "SCOOBY" in your keyboard, when activated you bank balance depreciates drastically
Cheers everyone
Jase
Before I knew it people were deleting files left right and centre and the emails being forwarded were a joke.
As always consult a reputable site before jumping. If you have access to the web check it out and to be honest who these days opens up "exe's" via email without checking or confirming the file is from a reliable source.
Anyway all this is simply my view on the matter as yesterday I had about 50 pc's to fix because semi-intelligent PC users acted on an unconfirmed report.
ps Did you hear about the new virus you can get which is only activated when you type "SCOOBY" in your keyboard, when activated you bank balance depreciates drastically
Cheers everyone
Jase
01 June 2001, 08:24 AM
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Yup, I too was swamped with muppets going on about this stupid email that they had recieved. It just kept on coming in all day yesterday. Drove me mad. Despite sending an email around saying to ignore this sh!te but did they, hell no! There's no muppet like a muppet given a PC..... 
Cheers,
Nick
Cheers,
Nick
01 June 2001, 09:22 AM
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<B>Urgent Warning...</B>
Subject: FAKE £20 NOTES
THE BANK OF ENGLAND HAS ANNOUNCED THAT ALL £20 NOTES IN CIRCULATION ARE
FORGERIES.....
...PLEASE SEND ALL OF YOUR £20s TO:
ChrisB
C/O HSBC Bank
Stoke-on-Trent
THIS IS NOT A HOAX!!!! It has been confirmed by IBM, AOL and Microsoft this morning.
Please pass this message onto all your friends.
ChrisB.
Subject: FAKE £20 NOTES
THE BANK OF ENGLAND HAS ANNOUNCED THAT ALL £20 NOTES IN CIRCULATION ARE
FORGERIES.....
...PLEASE SEND ALL OF YOUR £20s TO:
ChrisB
C/O HSBC Bank
Stoke-on-Trent
THIS IS NOT A HOAX!!!! It has been confirmed by IBM, AOL and Microsoft this morning.
Please pass this message onto all your friends.
ChrisB.
01 June 2001, 10:37 AM
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Pauls top Virus tip :-
If an email says , "please pass this on to ALL of your friends IMMEDIATLY" its a hoax
and as jase said, check one of the big anti virus companies websites before posting/emailing friends/taking action.
I've been "warned" about so many viruses off BBS's and emails, and they were ALL hoaxes.
If an email says , "please pass this on to ALL of your friends IMMEDIATLY" its a hoax
and as jase said, check one of the big anti virus companies websites before posting/emailing friends/taking action.
I've been "warned" about so many viruses off BBS's and emails, and they were ALL hoaxes.
01 June 2001, 10:42 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by ChrisB:
<B>Urgent Warning...</B>
Subject: FAKE £20 NOTES
THE BANK OF ENGLAND HAS ANNOUNCED THAT ALL £20 NOTES IN CIRCULATION ARE
FORGERIES.....
...PLEASE SEND ALL OF YOUR £20s TO:
ChrisB
C/O HSBC Bank
Stoke-on-Trent
THIS IS NOT A HOAX!!!! It has been confirmed by IBM, AOL and Microsoft this morning.
Please pass this message onto all your friends.
ChrisB.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is also a hoax. While partially correct, the address for the forgeries is
Fast Bloke
The big hose on the hill with the race track in the garden...
Keep em 20's rolling
<B>Urgent Warning...</B>
Subject: FAKE £20 NOTES
THE BANK OF ENGLAND HAS ANNOUNCED THAT ALL £20 NOTES IN CIRCULATION ARE
FORGERIES.....
...PLEASE SEND ALL OF YOUR £20s TO:
ChrisB
C/O HSBC Bank
Stoke-on-Trent
THIS IS NOT A HOAX!!!! It has been confirmed by IBM, AOL and Microsoft this morning.
Please pass this message onto all your friends.
ChrisB.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
This is also a hoax. While partially correct, the address for the forgeries is
Fast Bloke
The big hose on the hill with the race track in the garden...
Keep em 20's rolling
01 June 2001, 10:49 AM
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This is one pain in the butt 'HOAX'. What's notable is the self inflicted payload. I've just spoken with the BBC, a top exec from an e-commerce org. just mailed every journo he had in his address book to warn them, big mistake.
Jack Clark
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Jack Clark
McAfee / Dr Solomon's
01 June 2001, 11:05 AM
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It seems to me that normally intelligent people lose all common sense when you sit them down in front a PC.....
I love it when stuff like this happens, makes working here <I>so</I> worthwhile
I love it when stuff like this happens, makes working here <I>so</I> worthwhile
01 June 2001, 11:54 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by jase555:
<B>Did you hear about the new virus you can get which is only activated when you type "SCOOBY" in your keyboard, when activated you bank balance depreciates drastically
Cheers everyone
Jase[/quote]
I've just checked my Bank Balance 18k has dissapeared Even worse a strange blue box on wheels appeared on the drive and my wife is sitting in it!
Should I send them to Dr Solomon?
[This message has been edited by banshi (edited 01 June 2001).]
<B>Did you hear about the new virus you can get which is only activated when you type "SCOOBY" in your keyboard, when activated you bank balance depreciates drastically
Cheers everyone
Jase[/quote]
I've just checked my Bank Balance 18k has dissapeared
Even worse a strange blue box on wheels appeared on the drive and my wife is sitting in it!Should I send them to Dr Solomon?
[This message has been edited by banshi (edited 01 June 2001).]
01 June 2001, 03:14 PM
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Send them both to me if you like.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by banshi:
<B>
Should I send them to Dr Solomon?
[This message has been edited by banshi (edited 01 June 2001).][/quote]
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by banshi:
<B>
Should I send them to Dr Solomon?
[This message has been edited by banshi (edited 01 June 2001).][/quote]
01 June 2001, 04:01 PM
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Moray,
Shoebox... You were lucky Lad..
When I was a lad we used to DREEEEEAM of living in ta shoebox.. We were so poor we had to live in a rolled up newspaper
Richard
Oh Yeah and there's nowt wrong with giving a Muppet a PC
Shoebox... You were lucky Lad..
When I was a lad we used to DREEEEEAM of living in ta shoebox.. We were so poor we had to live in a rolled up newspaper
Richard
Oh Yeah and there's nowt wrong with giving a Muppet a PC
01 June 2001, 05:33 PM
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You Lucky Lucky B4st4rd!
When I was a lad we used to live in a septic tank in't middle o't road and when our father came home he used to whip us we'in an inch o'our lives!
Tel that to young people today and they won't believe you!
Chris
(the old ones are the best)
When I was a lad we used to live in a septic tank in't middle o't road and when our father came home he used to whip us we'in an inch o'our lives!
Tel that to young people today and they won't believe you!
Chris
(the old ones are the best
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