VIRUS ALERT

Dragonrider · 05-31-2001, 10:37 AM

I just got alerted to a new virus with the activation date of 1 June. the name of the virus is sulfnbk.exe. What it does is activate and erases your hard drive on the 1st of June. Location is in the windows/command directory. You must delete it from the windows/command directory and the recycle bin. Please search using find command in windows.

jpate1 · 05-31-2001, 11:10 AM

This is a hoax. Go to www.mcafee.com to read about it.

skywalker · 05-31-2001, 11:12 AM

Be very careful. This Virus has been identified as a hoax. Deleting these files may cause problems with windows:

"we have gotten several requests for info on this over the last 3 days. apparently it is spreading rapidly, some would say faster than a real virus.

if anyone has deleted the file they should replace it either with one from another machine or extract it from the cabs.

if you are interested, here is the symantec write up on this virus:

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...e.warning.html "

This was the response to the hoax from a fellow tech at my place of employment.
Sometimes a hoax is as dangerous as a real virus.

Mark

[This message has been edited by skywalker (edited 05-31-2001).]

Sazerac · 05-31-2001, 11:30 AM

When in doubt as to whether a virus is a hoax or not, check with the Computer Incident Advisory Center ( http://www.ciac.org/ciac/ ). They're the "police force" of the Internet, checking on viruses, hoaxes, chain letters, and other Internet incidents of a nefarious nature. They generally have the latest "scuttlebutt" on hoaxes circulating the 'net.

-Sazerac

Neb · 05-31-2001, 01:45 PM

What sort of windows problems do you get if you delete this file?

Dragonrider · 05-31-2001, 02:12 PM

Hi! Dragonrider here. I am sorry if I have passed along bogus information. I call the person that informed me (my brother) and soundly thrashed him words only and told him about your info. I have been taking care of my girlfriend who has terminal cancer and did not have the time to check it out properly. However that is no excuse because I may have caused harm unknowningly. I consider everyone on the board to be my extended family and I just thought that you should know about the possibility. Once again I am heartily sorry and hope that I am forgiven. Yours truly, Dragonrider.

skywalker · 05-31-2001, 02:46 PM

Dragonrider!

Please don't worry about it, you thought you were doing us a great service. I only responded so quickly to help clear the hoax ASAP. It was not your fault...you just trusted the info you got. I thank you for just trying to help.

Your OK in my book (if that's really important).
For what you are doing for your girlfriend...You are the hero here!

Hang in there!

Mark

Wyvern · 05-31-2001, 02:54 PM

Dragonrider - no problem! We appreciate that you would want to warn your friends here about a possibly damaging virus! This also helps posters get the word out that it is a hoax - so did some good!

Blessing on you and your girlfriend!!!!

Wyv

Sazerac · 05-31-2001, 02:58 PM

Dragonrider, same as what Skywalker said. Also, don't blame your brother too much; he undoubtedly meant well. I had to teach my mom about CIAC! She knows now to research before forwarding e-mails.

The wonder of the world we live in!

Anyway, you are a VERY valuable member here at this forum, and we're glad to have you helping us out, too! Don't feel badly...any one of us could have made the same error.

-Sazerac

adam warlock · 05-31-2001, 07:10 PM

though you did remind me of updating my anti-virus program it's long overdue

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05-31-2001, 10:37 AM	#1
Dragonrider Dungeon Master Join Date: March 7, 2001 Location: Phila, Pa Age: 75 Posts: 60	I just got alerted to a new virus with the activation date of 1 June. the name of the virus is sulfnbk.exe. What it does is activate and erases your hard drive on the 1st of June. Location is in the windows/command directory. You must delete it from the windows/command directory and the recycle bin. Please search using find command in windows.

05-31-2001, 11:10 AM	#2
jpate1 Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: St. Louis Posts: 12	This is a hoax. Go to www.mcafee.com to read about it.

05-31-2001, 11:12 AM	#3
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 64 Posts: 3,097	Be very careful. This Virus has been identified as a hoax. Deleting these files may cause problems with windows: "we have gotten several requests for info on this over the last 3 days. apparently it is spreading rapidly, some would say faster than a real virus. if anyone has deleted the file they should replace it either with one from another machine or extract it from the cabs. if you are interested, here is the symantec write up on this virus: http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ven...e.warning.html " This was the response to the hoax from a fellow tech at my place of employment. Sometimes a hoax is as dangerous as a real virus. Mark [This message has been edited by skywalker (edited 05-31-2001).]

05-31-2001, 11:30 AM	#4
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	When in doubt as to whether a virus is a hoax or not, check with the Computer Incident Advisory Center ( http://www.ciac.org/ciac/ ). They're the "police force" of the Internet, checking on viruses, hoaxes, chain letters, and other Internet incidents of a nefarious nature. They generally have the latest "scuttlebutt" on hoaxes circulating the 'net. -Sazerac

05-31-2001, 01:45 PM	#5
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 39 Posts: 8,802	What sort of windows problems do you get if you delete this file?

05-31-2001, 02:12 PM	#6
Dragonrider Dungeon Master Join Date: March 7, 2001 Location: Phila, Pa Age: 75 Posts: 60	Hi! Dragonrider here. I am sorry if I have passed along bogus information. I call the person that informed me (my brother) and soundly thrashed him words only and told him about your info. I have been taking care of my girlfriend who has terminal cancer and did not have the time to check it out properly. However that is no excuse because I may have caused harm unknowningly. I consider everyone on the board to be my extended family and I just thought that you should know about the possibility. Once again I am heartily sorry and hope that I am forgiven. Yours truly, Dragonrider.

05-31-2001, 02:46 PM	#7
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 64 Posts: 3,097	Dragonrider! Please don't worry about it, you thought you were doing us a great service. I only responded so quickly to help clear the hoax ASAP. It was not your fault...you just trusted the info you got. I thank you for just trying to help. Your OK in my book (if that's really important). For what you are doing for your girlfriend...You are the hero here! Hang in there! Mark

05-31-2001, 02:54 PM	#8
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Dragonrider - no problem! We appreciate that you would want to warn your friends here about a possibly damaging virus! This also helps posters get the word out that it is a hoax - so did some good! Blessing on you and your girlfriend!!!! Wyv

05-31-2001, 02:58 PM	#9
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	Dragonrider, same as what Skywalker said. Also, don't blame your brother too much; he undoubtedly meant well. I had to teach my mom about CIAC! She knows now to research before forwarding e-mails. The wonder of the world we live in! Anyway, you are a VERY valuable member here at this forum, and we're glad to have you helping us out, too! Don't feel badly...any one of us could have made the same error. -Sazerac

05-31-2001, 07:10 PM	#10
adam warlock Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: I live inside of my mind..... Age: 54 Posts: 3,234	though you did remind me of updating my anti-virus program it's long overdue

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