Rich Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 This morning I received a message from an email >>contact informing me I need to check my computer for a >>virus which was unintentionally sent to me. It >>attaches to address books and my address was in his >>book. Since you are in my address book,, there is >>unfortunately a strong chance you will find it in your >>computer too. >> >>He informed me the virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not >>detected by Norton or McAfee anti-virus systems and >>that 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 emails to your >>contacts. I followed the instructions below (my >>contact sent to me) and discovered I had it on my >>system and yet was clueless as nothing showed I was >>infected! >> >>These are the instructions he sent me to get rid of >>the virus: >> >>Go to Start, Find or Search option >>In the file folder option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe >>Be sure you search your C: drive (ALL HARD DRIVES) and >>all sub-folders. >>Click "find now" >>The Virus has a teddy bear icon with the name >>jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT!!!!!!!!!! >>Go to Edit (on Menu bar), choose "Select All" to >>highlight the file without opening it. >>Now go to File (on the Menu bar) and select delete. >>It will then go to the Recycle Bin. >>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 email message >>b) click the icon of the address book next to the "TO" >>c) Highlight every name and add to "BCC" >>d) Copy this message, enter subject, paste to email >> >>I am so sorry for the inconvenience. This virus was >>passed to me by a contact who had me in their address >>book. Please forward this message to everyone in your >>address book as soon as possible! >> >>Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk6 Si Ross Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 i've had that before, can't remember what has been said about it but i've read something somewhere!!!! Bloody helpful aint i??!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 I got that, had the virus and got rid of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 2, 2003 Author Share Posted May 2, 2003 yeah if ur on my msn list you probably have it, sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBoy Remixed Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 (edited) HANG ON! THIS EMAIL WENT ABOUT BEFORE AND LATER THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS BOLLOX AND THE FILE WAS SOMETHIN IMPORTANT TO WINDOWS................... IM SURE VIRTUALLY EVERYONE WILL HAVE THE FILE (BAR THEM ON MAC N LINUX Edited May 2, 2003 by BadBoy Remixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANT Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 i aint deleted it cos .. i thought it was prob like what badboy-remixed said my auntie phoned me a few months ago, really worried about a similar email.. i told her not to delete it as i had the same file on my comp.. they both still work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 can someone with PC knowledge confirm or deny this please, ASAP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 yeh, im sure that the file is part of java and should not be deleted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat_Steve Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 I'm an IT Tech and i've come across this loads of times. Yeah, it's a hoax. The file jdbgmgr.exe is the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. Taken from the Network Associates site: AVERT HOAX Notice!! McAfee AVERT Labs would like to inform you of a new email 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. This application is only useful for Java developers and does not need to be restored on other user's systems. In the event that this file has already been deleted and you need to restore it, see the Removal Instructions for instructions. It uses this icon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Yes, I had this last month and the IT dept in the Council I work for confirmed it is a hoax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBoy Remixed Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 hello natalie, aint seen u round these parts before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Haven't been on here for a while, can't seem to get the other half off the computer lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escort si Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 i got this email aswell then one after it saying it was a hoax! am lost!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_d Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 i got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 fcuk, how do I gat it bacK???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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