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Re: Possible Virus

Judy- That virus email is hoax.  Please see following webpage for more info:

http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html




----- Original Message -----
From: "Judy Grey" <judy.grey@attglobal.net>
To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:14 AM
Subject: Possible Virus


> The message below was sent to me last night. I don't know if this is real
or
> not but I'm taking no chances.  I also found this file on my c:drive.
>
> Judy
>
> Hi everyone.   I am sorry about this but just follow the instructions
> to make sure everything is fine.  A virus was passed on to me by a contact
> and my address book WAS infected. Since you're in my
> address book, there's a good chance you will find it
> in your computer too.
> >The virus is called jdbgmgr.exe and is NOT detected
> by Norton or McAfee Anti-virus systems. 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.
>
> >Here's how to check for the virus and how to get rid
> of it: YOU MUST DO THIS:
> >1. Go to start, Find or Search options
> >2. In the file "folder options, type the name
> jdbgmgr.exe
> >3. Be sure you search your C: drive and all
> sub-folders and any other drives you may have.
> >4. Click "find now" or "search"
> >5. The virus has a Teddy Bear icon with the name
> jdbgmgr.exe. DO NOT OPEN IT!!
> >6. Go to Edit on the menu bar and "select all" to
> highlight the file without opening it.
> >7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select
> "delete". It will then go to the Recycle Bin.
> >8. Empty your 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:
> >1. Open a new email message
> >2. Click the icon of the address book
> >3. Highlight every name and add it to "BCC"
> >4. Copy this message and paste to email.
> >Sorry again-but luckily this is a simple fix!
> >
> >
> >I Found It on my C: drive!
>
> __________________________________________________
>
> Barbara
>
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