A manager was panicked by a fake fax virus warning that all Windows 95 machines were infected and would be wiped out unless staff used pen and paper for 24 hours. The sender of the fax claimed it was a security threat, but turned out to be a prank. However, when someone replied to the email with the hoax message, they got fired. This incident highlights how easily employees can fall victim to hoaxes and the importance of verifying information before sharing it.
Source: https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/17/on_call