Folks, this is a HOAX. Please read what www.hoaxbusters.ciac.org has to say about it. "The Jdbgmgr Hoax April 2002 The jdbgmgr hoax is almost the same as the sulfnbk hoax in that it tells you to delete a program that was installed with Windows. jdbmgr.exe is the Java Debugger Manager and does have an icon that looks like a Teddy Bear. It is not, normally, a virus. As with all executables, it is not impossible to have a copy of jdbmgr.exe that is infected by a virus but that virus will be detected by your antivirus software. Microsoft has posted the article Q322993 with information on how to replace jdbgmgr.exe if you have deleted it. Subject: IMPORTANT-VIRUS ALERT!!! Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 04:01:21 +0000 Hi everybody, I just wanted to let you know you should check your computers by following the procedure that's next....I don't remember getting an email with that file attachment, but I found it in my system. Since I found the dumb little bear in my computer, I'm sending you the info. The virus is called jdbgmgr.exe and it transfers automatically through Messenger and also through your address book and since I have all of you in my address book I have to send everyone this info. I'm sorry if this causes any problems. It certainly wasn't intentional. The virus isn't detected by McAfee or Norton and it remains in the folder for 14 days before activating and harming the system. It can be erased before it eliminates the files in your computer. To do so, follow these steps: 1.- Click on "Start" 2.- Go to find "files and folders" and write the name of jdbgmgr.exe 3.- Make sure it's looking in "C" drive. 4.- Click on "Find now" 5.- If the virus appears (the icon is a little bear that has the name of (jdbgmgr.exe) DO NOT OPEN IT FOR ANY REASON 6.- Right click on it and delete it (it will go to the recycle bin) 7.- Go to the recycle bin and either delete everything in the folder, or right click on the little bear and delete. If you find this virus in your computer, please send this message to all the people in your address book before it causes any damage." Please, please do not forward this erroneous warning to any one. If you have already done so, please email them with the facts about this hoax. All you accomplish by forwarding it to everyone you know is to clog cyberspace to the point where some ISPs are forced to shut down. And then some folks don't get any email at all. That could be you!!! Mysty [email protected] ****************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Bennett" <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>; "Wilhelm von dem Knesebeck" <[email protected]>; "Darla Voigt" <[email protected]>; "Janet Vines" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Lynita Seelie" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Donald M. Ricks" <[email protected]>; "Kenny Revell" <[email protected]>; "Ken Revell" <[email protected]>; "Russ Reed" <[email protected]>; "KMOX Radio" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Dianna & Adi Obersteller" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Mysty McPherson" <[email protected]>; "Joe McCartan" <[email protected]>; "Marie Luke" <[email protected]>; "Pete & Patty Lane" <[email protected]>; "Larry Lancaster" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "NNU Public Reference Inquire" <[email protected]>; "Walt Hersman" <[email protected]>; "Nina R. Harris" <[email protected]>; "Billy Ray Hardin" <[email protected]>; "Joaquin & Barbara Hailey" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Cindy & Rick Faulkner" <[email protected]>; "Claud Farris" <[email protected]>; "George & Carolyn Ericksen" <[email protected]>; "Elaine Randall English" <[email protected]>; "Russ, Irene Eggert" <[email protected]>; "Bob Dubowsky" <[email protected]>; "Susan Dubowski" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Tom, Teresa, Tessa Dickinson" <[email protected]>; "Tom Dickinson" <[email protected]>; "Deanna" <[email protected]>; "Nina Daniels" <[email protected]>; "Colin" <[email protected]>; "Pat Clawson" <[email protected]>; "Guy Childress" <[email protected]>; "Jeff Cant" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "Bill & Karen Bussman" <[email protected]>; "Larry Bush" <[email protected]>; "Bill Bryden" <[email protected]>; "Leah, Dean, Mitch, Nicholas Bryant" <[email protected]>; "Roger Wayne Bennett" <[email protected]>; "Lori Lancaster Bennett" <[email protected]>; "Keith, Lisa, Cody, Chase, Nicole Bennett" <[email protected]>; "Kathie Bennett" <[email protected]>; "Eddie Bennett" <[email protected]>; "Thomas & Josie L Bates" <[email protected]>; "Ellen Baldwin" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 6:20 PM Subject: Fw: URGENT! VIRUS > You now know all I do about this thing. I found it using Lynn's directions. > > JB *************************************** > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "LYNN LANCASTER" <[email protected]> > To: "Jay Lancaster" <[email protected]> > Cc: "Robert B Hotze" <[email protected]>; "Michael Moyers" > <[email protected]>; "Larry Lancaster" <[email protected]>; > "Jim & Marilyn Schwaninger" <[email protected]>; "Jerry Bennett" > <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 2:05 PM > Subject: Fw: URGENT! VIRUS > >**************************************** > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Steven J Rancilio <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; > > <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; > > <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; > > <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > > Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 3:32 AM > > Subject: Fw: URGENT! VIRUS > > > > > I had it, check your files... > > > Steven ************************************************ > > > --------- Forwarded message ---------- > > > From: [email protected] > > > To: [email protected] (Holly Langworthy) > > > Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 03:54:40 +0000 > > > Subject: URGENT! VIRUS > > > Message-ID: > > > <[email protected]> > > > > > > A virus has been passed on to me by a contact. My address book has in > > > turn > > > >been infected. Since you are in my address book, there is a good chance > > > you > > > >will find it in your computer too. I followed the directions below and > > > >eradicated the virus easily. > > > > > > > >The Virus called jdbgmgr.exe is not detected by Norton or McAfee. The > > > virus > > > >sits quietly for 14 days before damaging the system. It is sent > > > >automatically by messenger and by the address book, whether or not you > > > sent > > > >emails to your contacts. > > > > > > > >Here is how to check for the virus. > > > > A friend sent me this email and indeed my computer was infected. > Check > > > > > > yours please. Jackie > > > > > > >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 to search your c drive and all subfolders and other drives > > > you > > > >may have. > > > >4. click find > > > >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 without opening it > > > >7. now go to File, select delete, it will go to the Recycle bin > > > >8. go to the recycle bin and delete > > > > > > > >If you find this you must contact all the people in your address book