Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:10:04 -0400
Reply-To: David Wilhite <dnmwilhite@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: David Wilhite <dnmwilhite@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: Fw: virus
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AVERT jdbgmgr.exe HOAX Notice
McAfee AVERT Labs would like to inform you of a new email HOAX.
Appears to be another hoax.
This email message is just a HOAX. Although, the JDBGMGR.EXE file may
become infected by a number of valid viruses (most commonly
W32/Magistr@MM), the details of this HOAX message are not based on actual
events.
We are advising users who receive the email to delete the message and DO
NOT pass it on as this is how an email HOAX propagates.
JDBGMGR.EXE is the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. In the event that
this file has already been deleted, see the Removal Instructions on how to
restore this file.
Below is the actual text from the message that may be received via email.
There are numerous variations on these messages.
"I found the little bear in my machine because of that I am sending this
message in order for you to find it in
your machine. The procedure is very simple: The objective of this e-mail is
to warn all Hotmail users about a
new virus that is spreading by MSN Messenger. The name of this virus is
jdbgmgr.exe and it is sent
automatically by the Messenger and by the address book too. The virus is
not detected by McAfee or Norton
and it stays quiet for 14 days before damaging the system. The virus can be
cleaned before it deletes the files
from your system. In order to eliminate it, it is just necessary to do the
following steps: 1. Go to Start, click
"Search" 2.- In the "Files or Folders option" write the name jdbgmgr.exe
3.- Be sure that you are searching in
the drive "C" 4.- Click "find now" 5.- If the virus is there (it has a
little bear-like icon with the name of
jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT FOR ANY REASON 6.- Right click and delete it (it
will go to the Recycle bin) 7.-
Go to the recycle bin and delete it or empty the recycle bin. IF YOU FIND
THE VIRUS IN ALL OF YOUR SYSTEMS
SEND THIS MESSAGE TO ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS LOCATED IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
BEFORE IT CAN CAUSE
ANY DAMAGE."
> [Original Message]
> From: KiddPanoscha <Kiddpanoscha@EROLS.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: 6/10/02 8:39:11 PM
> Subject: Fw: virus
>
> Dear friends,
>
> One of my friends just sent me this
> message and I did indeed find the virus on my computer
> and deleted it. Please follow the directions below to
> check your systems and eliminate the virus. It will
> take you only 2 minutes.
> This virus, jdbgmgr.exe, is not detected by Norton or
> McAfee anti-virus systems. It sits quietly for 14 days
> before damaging the system. It's sent automatically by
> the messenger and by the Address Book, whether or not
> you sent emails to your contacts. Read all the
> directions before you start.
>
> Here's how to check for the virus and to get rid of
> it:
> 1. Go to Start, Find or Search option.
> 2. In the files/folder option, write the name:
> jdbgmgr.exe
> 3. Be sure you search your C: drive
> 4. Click "find now"
> 5. The virus has a teddy bear icon with the name
> jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT!!!!
> 6. Right click and delete it will then go to the
> Recycle Bin
> 7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete it there as well
> 8. IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE
> PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT
> IN THEIR ADDRESS BOOKS. It's the best way to make sure
> it doesn't come back to you!
David Wilhite
86' Syncro GL (For Sale)
01' KLR 650
84' Subaruvanagon
