Possible Virus Alert!

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Here's the story about this supposed virus received from our corporate IT folks.

PROBLEM: "Virus Warning" HOAX - the SULFNBK.EXE "virus warning" making its way around the Internet is a HOAX according to several
reputable sources.

SULFNBK.exe is a standard part of the Windows operating system and
SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED.

PLATFORM: Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows ME

DAMAGE: Instructions provided in the "warning" message recommend the
"removal of SULFNBK.EXE file because it is a symptom of a virus
infection." In fact, while this file can be infected with a real
virus, its presence is NOT an indication of a virus because it is an
ordinary part of the Windows Operating System. It is a legitimate
Microsoft Windows utility that is used to restore long file names.

SOLUTION: No end user should make any change to their operating
system environment based solely on the "recommendation of a friend"
(at least not unless they really know and understand the proposed
change.) Inside the company, expert assistance is available through
the Help Desk or local PC Support. Outside, many online resources
exist and many companies are in business solely to provide such
assistance. Also, even experts can be fooled so make sure you use one
who can be found again when the aftermath surfaces.

ASSESSMENT: We have a whole new spectrum of hoax threat available to
those who like to cause trouble. Now, the hoax message itself could
be more damaging than most viruses. We should expect to see "copy
cat" hoaxes in the near future directing people to delete their
win.ini file or other useful and functional files.

Where to find current information:

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/sulfnbk.exe.warning.html

http://vil.nai.com/vil/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99084
http://www.data-fellows.com/hoaxes/sulfnbk.shtml

http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/hoaxes/hoax5.asp?HName=SULFNBK%20Hoax

If someone already deleted the file, either recover it from the
system CD or McAfee has a fix at:

http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=2274