wow - when i saw my inbox get flooded a moment ago, i changed my mind -
it *is* a virus.
the platform? US!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Virtual Learning Environments
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of merv
> Sent: 05 March 2003 15:13
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: VIRUS WARNING
>
>
> Dear colleague,
>
> I have just been advised by one of our E mail contacts that a
> virus infected their address book which means my address book
> has also been infected. Since you are in my address book,
> there is a good chance you will find it in your address book
> too. The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not deleted by Norton
> or McAfee anti-virus systems. The virus sits quietly for 14
> days before damaging the system. It is sent automatically by
> messenger and the address book, whether or not you sent e
> mails to your contacts.
>
> Here's how to check for the virus and how to 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 sub-folders and
> any other drives you may 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 select Delete. It will go
> to the Recycle Bin.
>
> 7 Empty your recycle bin.
>
> 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
>
> a Open new e mail message
>
> b Click the icon of the address book next to the "TO"
>
> c Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
>
> d Copy this message, enter subject paste to e mail
>
> Sorry for the inconvenience
>
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