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Re: Virus

To: "Paula J. Graffam" <pjgraffam@juno.com>, <paula.graffam@r-scc.com>,
Subject: Re: Virus
From: "Doug Hofer" <doug@triad.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 10:00:27 -0400
This is a hoax.  Please refer to :

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/jdbgmgr.htm

----- Original Message ----- 

Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 9:21 AM
Subject: Virus


> Subject: URGENT 
> 
> 
> A virus has been passed on to me by a contact (how annoying!!!). My
> Address 
> book was infected. I found the 
> virus in my C drive:\windows\system. 
> 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 antivirus 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 e-mails to your contacts. Here's
> how 
> to check for the virus and 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 to search your C:drive and all sub-folders and all 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. Highlight the file without opening it. 
> 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete. It will then send
> it 
> to the Recycle Bin. 
> 8. IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE ON YOUR ADDRESS 
> BOOK, SO THAT THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN THEIR OWN ADDRESS BOOKS. To do
> this: 
> a. Open a new e-mail message 
> b. Click on the icon of the address book next to the "to" 
> c. Highlight every name and add to "BCC (Blind Copy") 
> d. Copy this message and enter subject paste to e-mail. 
> SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE 
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
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