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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Freeman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: Virus alert and I had this one!
> I'd be willing to bet this is a hoax. That .EXE file is a legit Windows
> file. Deleting it may not have immediate consequences but could cause
> problems down the road.
>
> Be suspicious of any virus warning that doesn't come from via a
> reputable antivirus software company or a CERT.
>
> Mike Freeman < K 7 U I J >
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anthony Vece" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 8:37 PM
> Subject: Fw: Virus alert and I had this one!
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> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 11:25 AM
> Subject: Virus alert and I had this one!
>
>
> Subject: Important....not a forward
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> PLEASE READ THIS. I DID HAVE THIS VIRUS. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
> THAT
> IS IN THIS MESSAGE.
>
> Subject: Important....not a forward
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> ok..read all of this...I thought it was crap...but I had the teddy bear
> file....it deleted with no prob.....
> The following was sent to me by a friend. At first I thought, yeah
> right.
> But, just to be sure I checked my files and, low and behold, there it
> was.
> Since I didn't recognize it as something I saved, I followed the
> directions
> and deleted it in both places as instructed. I hope this does not cause
> you
> any trouble. I apologize in advance if it does-Anne
>
> Don't ignore this email!!!
>
> There is a new virus that can't be detected by antivirus software. It
> is
> sent to you from someone elses address book. I sends it automatically,
> even
> if you don't send any emails, to everyone in your address book!!!
>
> My address book has been infected with this virus, from your address
> book as
> a result, so has yours because your address was in my book. The virus is
> called
> jdbgmgr.exe. It cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee
> anti-virus programs. It sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the
> system. It is sent automatically by messenger and by the address book,
> whether or not you send e-mails. In essence, because you are in my
> Address
> Book, you are likely to be infected.
>
> If you follow the instructions below it is easy to get rid of. I didn't
> really think I'd find it, thinking it might be a nasty joke. Nope..
> There
> it was. Good luck!
> >
> >
> > To get rid of it:
> > 1. Go to start, then Find or Search
> > 2. In Files/Folders, write the name jdbgmgr.exe
> > 3. Be sure to search in your "C" drive
> > 4. Click Find or Search
> > 5. The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name jdbgmgr.exe
> > --DO NOT OPEN IT!!!
> > 6. Right click and delete it
> > 7. Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also.
> IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK.
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