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Posted by hapamoto on May-15-2002 22:30:

Important: Virus Alert..

Hey TAs, I just got an email from one of my professors about some virus.. im not sure what it does but I had it on my system and deleted it.. but just in case you want to check for it on your system, here are the instructions:

>>So sorry about this. But friend of mine sent me a virus and it attacks
>>anyone in listed in my address book.
>>
>>Below, are the instructions to delete it.
>>
>>Hi Everyone - Just received a message today from
>>> a
>>> > friend in my
>>> > address
>>> > > > book. Their address book had been infected by
>>> a
>>> > virus and it was
>>> > passed
>>> > on
>>> > > > to my computer. The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe)
>>> > is not detected by
>>> > Norton
>>> > > or
>>> > > > McAfee. The virus sits quietly for 14 days
>>> > before damaging the
>>> > system.
>>> > > It's
>>> > > > sent automatically by messenger and by the
>>> > address book, whether or
>>> > not
>>> > > you
>>> > > > sent emails to your contacts. Here's how to
>>> > check your system for
>>> > the
>>> > > virus
>>> > > > and how to get rid of it:
>>> > > >
>>> > > > 1. Go to Start, Find or Search option.
>>> > > > 2. In the files/folders option, type
>>> jdbgmgr.exe
>>> > > > 3. Make certain to search your C: drive
>>> > > > 4. Click "find now"
> >> > > > 5. The virus has a teddy bear icon with the
>>> name
>>> > jdbgmgr.ext
>>> > > > DO NOT OPEN
>>> > > > 6. Right click and delete it. It will go to
>>> the
>>> > Recycle Bin
>>> > > > 7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete it there
>>> as
>>> > well
>>> > > >
>>> > > > IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT ALL
>>> THE
>>> > PEOPLE IN
>>> > > > YOUR ADDRESS BOOK SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN
>>> > THEIR OWN
>>> > > > ADDRESS BOOK.
>>
>>

Posted by davinox on May-15-2002 22:32:

i have it on my system as well....

this better be for real, if it's an important file i'm gonna be pissed.

Posted by jon on May-15-2002 22:35:

i personally think its a hoax, as ive seen similar emails from other people today as well, if it is then ive been mistaken, but i ignored it.

Jon

Posted by Ste on May-15-2002 22:36:

ok firs toff its not a virus, its a reatrded trick mail. everyone has the file it comes with windows, if u search the file and find it u will find it looks funny coz its got a dodgy icon or summat. this is jsut coz it loosk suspect peopel will make u delte it. i havnt been stupid enuf myself so i dunno the effects. who knows it may do nothing, but its not a virus. ignore chain mails for your sanitys sake!

Posted by davinox on May-15-2002 22:36:

http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp...characteristics

i'm pissed.

Posted by Ste on May-15-2002 22:37:

thank you my point is proven

Posted by hapamoto on May-15-2002 22:43:

bah stupid professors! what the fuck do they know.. ok now that i delted that file.. am i fucked?

Posted by JohnSmith on May-15-2002 22:44:

fucking hoaxes.

Posted by JohnSmith on May-15-2002 22:46:

quote:
Originally posted by hapamoto
bah stupid professors! what the fuck do they know.. ok now that i delted that file.. am i fucked?

you should be OK, it just runs some java stuff.

but PLEASE check around for stuff like this before spreading it around the web. hoaxes spread because of gullible people.

snopes.com is a good place to start.

google.com is another good one.

Posted by QuickStep on May-15-2002 22:47:

Alright , Alright

We figured out that it was a complete hoax. Now go back to your AOL accounts and send emails.

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That kind of email is for people that only use their computers for emails and Instant Message. It's just a scare tactic. Read up on things before you do it. There was another email like this a few months back saying the same thing.

PAyce

Posted by hapamoto on May-15-2002 22:55:

i'm sorry guys.. my bad

Posted by Mr.Mystery on May-15-2002 22:56:

quote:
Originally posted by hapamoto
bah stupid professors! what the fuck do they know.. ok now that i delted that file.. am i fucked?

Your Win CD should have the file...

Posted by cycloptor on May-16-2002 00:52:

quote:
Originally posted by QuickStep
Alright , Alright

We figured out that it was a complete hoax. Now go back to your AOL accounts and send emails.

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That kind of email is for people that only use their computers for emails and Instant Message. It's just a scare tactic. Read up on things before you do it. There was another email like this a few months back saying the same thing.

PAyce

couldnt have put it better myself. i work tech support at a local isp and people have been calling all the time about it. its a freeking pain in the ass, this email. i've personally gotten it about 8 times in the last week and im getting tired of explaining what it is to my retarded friends. gah... fucking dicks who start these things, im gonna kick em all in the neck.

Posted by Serp on May-16-2002 01:18:

This is a hoax that, like the SULFNBK.EXE Warning hoax, tries to persuade you to delete a legitimate Windows file from your computer. The file that the hoax refers to, Jdbgmgr.exe, is a Java Debugger Manager. It is a Microsoft file that is installed when you install Windows.

It has a teddy bear icon as described in the hoax:

CAUTION: Jdbgmgr.exe, like any file, can become infected by a virus. One virus in particular, W32.Efortune.31384@mm, targets this file. Norton AntiVirus has provided protection against W32.Efortune.31384@mm since May 11, 2001.

NOTE: If you have already deleted the Jdbgmgr.exe file, some Java applets may not run correctly. This is not a critical system file. The file version may vary with your operating system and version of Internet Explorer. If you want to restore the file, please contact Microsoft for instructions.

Hoax message
This hoax has appeared in several languages. Some are as follows:

English
I found the little bear in my machine because of that I am sending this message in order for you to find it in your machine. The procedure is very simple:

The objective of this e-mail is to warn all Hotmail users about a new virus that is spreading by MSN Messenger. The name of this virus is jdbgmgr.exe and it is sent automatically by the Messenger and by the address book too. The virus is not detected by McAfee or Norton and it stays quiet for 14 days before damaging the system.

The virus can be cleaned before it deletes the files from your system. In order to eliminate it, it is just necessary to do the following steps:
1. Go to Start, click "Search"
2.- In the "Files or Folders option" write the name jdbgmgr.exe
3.- Be sure that you are searching in the drive "C"
4.- Click "find now"
5.- If the virus is there (it has a little bear-like icon with the name of jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT FOR ANY REASON
6.- Right click and delete it (it will go to the Recycle bin)
7.- Go to the recycle bin and delete it or empty the recycle bin.

IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS IN ALL OF YOUR SYSTEMS SEND THIS MESSAGE TO ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS LOCATED IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK BEFORE IT CAN CAUSE ANY DAMAGE.

Posted by Swamper on May-16-2002 02:52:

La la la

This is a hoax.