posted on September 27, 2001 07:51:23 AM new
I just received an e-mail from a bidder I dealt with a month ago.
Here is what he says:
"I just received a warning about a virus that infiltrated windows systems via emails and I found this virus on my hard disk. It seems that I got that virus through an ordinary email without having to execute any attachment or the like. As I had a bit of email correspondence with you it is likely that you already got that virus from me. Here are the instruction how to kill it: Search for a file called SULFNBK.EXE. It should be located in C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND if your system is infected. Once located, you can delete the file in order to clean up your system, don't forget to also empty the recycle bin."
So I am wondering about this, is this person sending me bogus or harmful information?
I did a search & sure enough there is a 44kb application file by that name in the C drive, my computer info shows it was last updated 4-23-99 which indicates it was part of my operating system long before I dealt with this bidder, so obviously I do not want to delete anything without better confirmation than a random email warning from someone who bought a record LP from me.
Anyone have any thoughts or knowledge about this, would be helpful!
posted on September 27, 2001 08:13:51 AM new
Thanks Pocono, appreciate your quick help,I sent the link to the former bidder & told him I certainly didn't appreciate receiving his e-mail, even if it was un-intentional, that he should be checking before taking things like that on faith, then placed his address on my blocked e-mail list.
posted on September 27, 2001 08:17:28 AM new
Although this virus is a hoax, there is a virus called the kakworm that is transmitted via an invisible signature on emails. This virus is a fairly old one (about 2 years), so if those who have kept your virus protection up to date are in no danger.
Please allow me to blow off a little steam:
I just don't understand people who:
a) Take all the time to write a harmful program. Computer programs are frustrating and time consuming to write. Who are these people who are malicious enough to take all this time and effort for destruction and mayham? Get a useful hobby! Use your powers for good! SHEEESH!!!
b) People who start these darn rumors of viruses that can potentially harm or at least inconvenience someone else.
Where I work, our firewall is hit by between 60 - 100 viruses PER DAY. It is ridiculous. A where does the money come from to beef up internet security for our network and other corporations' networks? The consumer. Because of higher costs, corportations are forced to charge more for their services, so the little guy get to pay.
So these virus writers who think they are "stiking a blow for John Q. Public" are really just hurting him more.
posted on September 27, 2001 08:42:47 AM new
So not only that, but of course I check the bidder's feedback (real good, 414 with no negs) but then notice that the payment hasn't come in yet for his auction item, auction ended September 4th. I give customers 15 business days, it's now 17, so this guy gets an NPBA today & now I'm wondering if I'll get payment.
Oh well, at least it's sunny today here in Vancouver!
