RE: [mfg-smartcam] Virus ?

[Cami Richter]

If you ever question whether a virus is a hoax or not, go to   Symantec AntiVirus Research Center - Virus Hoaxes Symantec provides a database of viruses that do not exist, despite Internet rumors. Search for a hoax by keyword. www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html   Just a reminder, viruses should be verified before hitting the panic button and e-mailing all of your addresses with false information.  The McAfee website also provides a search to verify viruses from hoaxes.  If you discover you have a true virus, I would contact your MIS department and let them notify others.     Hope this helps- Cami  -----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 ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com **********************************************************************