From: rertman@ix.netcom.com
Date: Wed Aug 20 2003 - 14:46:27 PDT
This is a HOAX!!
jdbgmgr.exe is a debugging tool used for writing JAVA programs.
If you don't write JAVA programs, your computer will most
likely be OK without it, but this is a hoax.
You can check out hoaxes at www.snopes.com and a few other debunking sites.
Dick
> Earl Tucker wrote:
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bob Fleming
> To: Undisclosed-Recipient:
> Sent: 8/20/2003 8:34:16 AM
> Subject: Virus alert
>
> Sorry but unfortunately a virus has been passed on to me by a friend.
>
> Since you are in my address book,
>
> There is a good chance you will find it in your computer too.
>
> The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Norton or McAfee antivirus
> 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-mail to your contacts.
>
> Here`s how to check for the virus and how to get rid of it:
>
> 1. Go to start, find or search option.
>
> 2. In the file folder option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe
>
> 3. Be sure you search your c: drive and all 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) and choose "select all" to highlight the
> file without opening it.
>
> 7. Now go to File ( on the menu bar) and select delete. It will then go to
> the recycle bin.
>
> 8. IF YOU FIND THE 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 the icon of the address book next to the "TO"
>
> c. Highlight every name and add to "BCC" (which means blind copy)
>
> d. Copy this message and paste to e-mail
>
> ---
> Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.509 / Virus Database: 306 - Release Date: 12/08/2003
>
> __________ NOD32 1.477 (20030808) Information __________
>
> This message was checked by NOD32 Antivirus System.
> http://www.nod32.com
>
>
> ---Earl Tucker
> ---Int'l repo-Depo, Inc.
> ---6030 Brittmoore Rd. Suite R
> ---Houston, Texas `77041
> ---(713) 849-2279 PH
> ---(713) 722-8992 FX
> www.Intlrepo-depo.com
>
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