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Date Posted: 04:59:04 05/20/02 Mon
Author: Culkin Adults
Subject: jdbgmgr.exe virus is a hoax
In reply to: Ashe 's message, "Re: Virus/Spam Warning" on 08:56:33 05/19/02 Sun

in response to what Ashe posted, the following was put out by our computer security folks at work:

Jdbgmgr.exe HOAX
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
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 delete this file, you will need to copy the file from another system
that has the same operating system you have. You will then need to paste the file back to your C:\Windows\System file.

You can read more about this jdbgmgr.exe virus hoax at:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/jdbgmgr.exe.file.hoax.html

If you have any questions regarding this virus hoax or any other viruses, do
NOT hesitate to call us at 202-406-5653.

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.

Updated at 5/9/2002 3:46:00 PM

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Thanks! (NT) -- Ashe, 11:53:29 05/20/02 Mon