[Vision2020] is this a hoax or a real virus?

thansen@moscow.com thansen@moscow.com
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 17:14:02 GMT


I wouldn't take this message seriously at all.  It is a hoax.  "jdbgmgr.exe" is 
a required file for some applications.  DO NOT remove it.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

> 
> Does anyone know if this message is a hoax or a warning about a real virus?
> BL
> 
> > ----------------------------------------
> > Forwarded Message Reads:
> > ----------------------------------------
> > Hi everyone,
> > A virus has been passed to me by a contact. My address book in turn has been
> > affected.  Since you are in my address book there is a good chance you will
> > find it in your computer too.
> > I followed the directions below and and eradicated the virus easily.  The
> > virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Norton of McAfee anti-virus
> > systems.  The virus sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the system.  It
> > is sent automatically by messenger and by the address book whether or not
> > you sent e-mails to your contacts.
> > Here is how you check for the virus and get rid of it.
> > 1. Go to start, find or search option.
> >
> > 2. In the file/folders option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe
> >
> > 3. Be sure to search your C:drive and all the subfolders and any other
> > drives you may have.
> >
> > 4. Click "find now"
> >
> > 5. The virus has a teddy bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe.  DO NOT OPEN
> > IT
> >
> > 6. Go to edit (on the menu bar), choose "select all" to highlight the file
> > without opening it.
> >
> > 7.  Now go to the file (on the menu bar) and select delete.  It will then go
> > the recycle bin.
> >
> > IF YOU FIND THIS VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
> > SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN THEIR OWN ADDRESS BOOKS.
> >
> > To do this:
> > a - Open a new e-mail message
> > b - Click on the icon of the address book next to the "TO"
> > c - Highlight every name and add to "BCC".
> > d - Copy this message above and paste to e-mail.
> > e - enter subject
> 
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