Date:         Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:42:13 -0400
Reply-To:     Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      bad file alert HOAX
Comments: To: Philip Mische <pmische@comcast.net>
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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.
>
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