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| hapamoto |
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.
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>>Below, are the instructions to delete it.
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>>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.
>>
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| davinox |
i have it on my system as well....
this better be for real, if it's an important file i'm gonna be pissed. |
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| jonsimmonds |
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 |
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| DuMonde TrAnCeR |
| 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!:crazy: |
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| DuMonde TrAnCeR |
| thank you my point is proven ;) |
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| hapamoto |
| bah stupid professors! what the do they know.. ok now that i delted that file.. am i ed? |
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| JohnSmith |
| quote: | Originally posted by hapamoto
bah stupid professors! what the do they know.. ok now that i delted that file.. am i ed? |
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. |
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| QuickStep |
Alright , Alright
We figured out that it was a complete hoax. Now go back to your AOL accounts and send emails.:whip: :whip:
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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 |
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| hapamoto |
| i'm sorry guys.. my bad :sadgreen: |
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| Mr.Mystery |
| quote: | Originally posted by hapamoto
bah stupid professors! what the do they know.. ok now that i delted that file.. am i ed? |
Your Win CD should have the file... |
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