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http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html Symantec
Security Response encourages you to ignore any messages regarding this hoax. It
is harmless and is intended only to cause unwarranted concern. Type: Hoax
This hoax, like the
SULFNBK.EXE Warning hoax, tries to encourage you to delete a legitimate
Windows file from your computer. Jdbgmgr.exe is the file to which the hoax
refers, and it is the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. The Jdbgmgr.exe
file may be installed when you install Windows. John CBR Industries, Inc. CNC Milling & Turning www.cbrcnc.com -----Original
Message----- 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, |
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