RE: [mfg-smartcam] Virus ?

[Lee Greer]

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/[EMAIL PROTECTED]), 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:   Lee Greer CAD\CAM department Midwest Precision Tool & Die -----Original Message----- From: gary [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 6:41 AM To: Smartcam Users Group (E-mail) Subject: [mfg-smartcam] Virus ? Can someone tell me if this is for real.  I seem to recall this is a hoax and one should not delete the file.   Thank you for your help   Gary >> >> >>unfortunately a virus has been passed on to me by a contact >> >>Since you are in my address book, there is a good chance you will find it >>in your computer too.  My sincere apologies.  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 email to your contacts. >> >>Here's how to check for the virus and 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 subfolders and any other >>drives you >>        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 the menu bar) and 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. >>8.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: >> >>Open a new email message >>Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO" >>Highlight every name and add to BCC (which means blind copy) >> >>Be sure to include an address in the "to" box >>Copy this message and paste to email >> >>I have followed these directions sent by someone to me and was able to >>easily delete the virus.  Sorry for the inconvenience. >> > Regards, Gary