

| Subject: | bad file alert HOAX |
| From: | Lawrence Johnson |
| Date: | Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:42:13 -0400 |
THIS IS A HOAX The file "jdbgmgr.exe" is NOT a virus. Larry Philip Mische wrote: > Greetings, > I received the e-mail that follows today and sure enough, I had the file > referred to. Please follow these instructions and save everyone in your > phonebook from having to deal with this - it just takes a few minutes. > I received an email today that infected my address book with a virus. It is > possible that this virus was passed on to you because your address was in my > book. The virus is called jdbgmgr.exe > Apparently, it cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee Anti-virus programs. The > virus supposedly sits dormant for 14 days before damaging the system. I > understand that it is sent automatically by messenger and by the address book, > whether or not you send e-mails. To get rid of it: > > Go to Start, then Find or Search in Files/Folders. > Type the filename jdbgmgr.exe > Be sure to search your "C" drive - Click Find or Search > The virus has a Teddy Bear Logo with the name jdbgmgr.exe. > DO NOT OPEN THIS FILE! Right click on the file and delete it. > Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also. > IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERY ONE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK. > > The procedure was very easy to do, but I am sorry for the inconvenience. > > > If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including > unsubscribing), visit: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro > Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro > list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off > the list. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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