Is this a virus hoax?
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Ive just receieved this. Is it a hoax?
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In a message dated 23/04/04 13:16:44 GMT Daylight Time, cdmanna@supanet.com writes:
Apologies,
I have just received notice that I received a virus that automatically
is passed through e-mail address books. I did find it on my computer.......
Since you are in my address book, you will probably find it in your
computer too. The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected 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 by address book,
whether or not you sent an e-mail to your contacts.
Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid of it. PLEASE DO THIS
ASAP (it will only take a minute).
1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search' option.
2. In the folder option, type the name.....jdbgm
3. Be sure to search your C Drive and all the up 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 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. If you find the virus, you must contact all the people in
your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus from their own
address books. To do this:
>>A. Copy this message and paste unto a new e-mail message
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>>B. click the icon Address Book next to "TO"
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>>C. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
Send message out,
Sorry about this.
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In a message dated 23/04/04 13:16:44 GMT Daylight Time, cdmanna@supanet.com writes:
Apologies,
I have just received notice that I received a virus that automatically
is passed through e-mail address books. I did find it on my computer.......
Since you are in my address book, you will probably find it in your
computer too. The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected 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 by address book,
whether or not you sent an e-mail to your contacts.
Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid of it. PLEASE DO THIS
ASAP (it will only take a minute).
1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search' option.
2. In the folder option, type the name.....jdbgm
3. Be sure to search your C Drive and all the up 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 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. If you find the virus, you must contact all the people in
your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus from their own
address books. To do this:
>>A. Copy this message and paste unto a new e-mail message
>>
>>B. click the icon Address Book next to "TO"
>>
>>C. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
Send message out,
Sorry about this.
>This message scanned and certified safe by Stop-Sign Computer Protection
>Service.
>www.
w
Surely if you choose Select All, and then delete, you will delete everything in that directory - don't do it.
Also, the heuristics of most anti-virus products will detect virus like activity and do the appropriate action. As long as your AV updates are done regularly you should have nothing to worry about.
As far as the email is concerned, it may well be a 'do-gooder' trying to help, but 'a little knowledge is dangerous' is an appropriate saying. I would personally ignore their advice, make sure all AV updates are done, and perform a full system scan.
edited to say bugger, I type to slow
>> Edited by ultimasimon on Friday 23 April 22:04
Also, the heuristics of most anti-virus products will detect virus like activity and do the appropriate action. As long as your AV updates are done regularly you should have nothing to worry about.
As far as the email is concerned, it may well be a 'do-gooder' trying to help, but 'a little knowledge is dangerous' is an appropriate saying. I would personally ignore their advice, make sure all AV updates are done, and perform a full system scan.
edited to say bugger, I type to slow
>> Edited by ultimasimon on Friday 23 April 22:04
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