Valerie- This is a hoax, designed to get you to delete a legitimate Windows file -- just ignore it. The file it mentions, sulfnbk.exe, is a Microsoft Windows utility that is used to restore long file names. You can read all about it at: <http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/sulfnbk.exe.warning.html>
Jon At 10:27 PM 12/16/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, Jon -- > I wonder if you can verify that the procedure suggested >below is an acceptable way to check for, and delete, the apparent >virus described in the email I received below, from my friend Rae >Wren. I have no evidence that I've gotten the virus, and I do have an >updated Protector Plus protection software on my computer. There were >not any attachments involved or weird file names, so I assume this >was a legitimate email from her personally. Is there any risk to >following these directions? I have not done so yet. Please advise! >Thanks, Valerie C. > >------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- >Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 22:17:22 -0500 >Subject: Fwd: Rae's address book received a virus READ NOW >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From: "Valerie Carter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I was on an email list that received a virus that's being passed via >address books. I did have the virus and I'm sending you this because you >are in my address book. Sorry! The virus is easy to remove. Follow the >directions below. If you find it, just be sure to use the RIGHT click on >the mouse when you are about to send it to the recycle bin. > >This is a virus that is spread from address book to address book. It is >apparently undetectable by Norton and McAfee. It remains dormant for >about 14 days then activates and wipes out the hard drive data. > >The directions for removing it are easy. >1. Go to "start" - then to 'find or search' (depending on your computer). >2. In the "search for files or folders" type in sulfnbk.exe -- this is >the virus. >3. In the "look in" make sure you're searching Drive C. >4. Hit "search" button (or find) >5. If this file shows up (it's an ugly blackish icon that will have the >name "sulfnbk.exe") > >DO NOT OPEN IT. > >6. Right click on the file - go down to delete and left click. >7. It will ask you if you want to send it to the recycle bin, say yes. >8. Go to your desktop (where all your icons are) and double click on the >recycle bin. >9. Right click on sulfnbk.exe and delete again - or empty the bin. > >If you find it send this email to all in your address book, because >that's how it's transferred. > >**Folkschool-list archives are at: ><http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> > Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School > Jonathan Falk Pine Tree Folk School RR 2, Box 7162 Carmel, ME 04419 (207)848-2433 <http://www.ptfolkschool.org> **Folkschool-list archives are at: <http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84vzQ.a9gqS3 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
