Alleged virus: jdbgmgr.exe

[Craig Walker]

Hi folks,

I'm afraid you'll find this is another hoax.

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

CW

At 03:32 AM 31-01-03 +1300, Sarah Feely wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>A virus has been passed on to me by a contact. My address book WAS
>infected. Since you are in my address book, there is a good chance you
>will find it in your computer too.
>
>The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) 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 option
>
>2. In the file'folder option, 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"
>
>5. The Virus has a Teddy Bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT
>
>6. Go to Edit (on menu bar), choose "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.
>
>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 e-mail 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 e-mail
>
>I am so sorry for the inconvenience.  This virus was past to me by a contact
>who had me in their address book.  Please forward this message to EVERYONE
>in your address book
>
>Icon Business Solutions
>PO Box 17057 Greenlane
>
>Auckland New Zealand
>
>
>Telephone         09 579 8720
>
>Facsimile          09 579 8721
>
>
>---
>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>Version: 6.0.445 / Virus Database: 250 - Release Date: 21/01/03
>
>
>                   Move To:  (Choose Folder) Drafts SentMail Trash
>       Back to: INBOX