Friday, I recieved an email address from this user that I haven't talked for a long time. (on MSN to my hotmail).
here it is...
Before I actually delete this file, anyone has anymore ideas or did get anything like I did?
Thanks.
here it is...
I am just making sure, what it is?>Hey everybody,
> I got this alert today, Sunday 8/18/02 from Matt's ex-wife.I found the
>virus in my c drive, followed the procedure below, and got rid of it. This
>virus attacks everyone in your address book whether you send them e-mail or
>not. More than likely you have the virus, now, too. Please follow the
>directions ASAP, as the virus sits for 14 days before becoming active and
>doing damage. I am so very sorry.
>Sent: Sunday August 18, 2002
>
>Subject: virus warning to anyone in my Address Book
>The directions are easy and it is worth doing. I did find the file
>and the teddy bear icon on my computer. Be sure that you go through all
>8 steps.
>
>The virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Norton or McAfee or
>VETanti virus systems. 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 send e-mails to your contacts. Here's how to checkfor
>the virus and how to get rid of it.
>
>YOU MUST DO THIS - it will only take a second!
>
>1. Go to start, find the search option.
>
>2. In the files / folders option, write the name jdbgmgr.exe
>
>3. Be sure to search your C: drive 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 : choose "select all" to highlight the file without
>opening
>it.
>
>7. Now go to file and select "delete". It will go to your recycle bin.
>
>8. Go to your 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 THERE OWN ADDRESS BOOKS. SORRY ABOUT THIS.
>I'm
>SURE EVERYONE IN THE ADDRESS BOOK WILL HAVE IT.
>To do this open new email message, click the photo of the address book
>next to TO.
>Click every name and add to BCC. Copy this message, enter subject, paste
>to email, send.
Before I actually delete this file, anyone has anymore ideas or did get anything like I did?
Thanks.