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Re: [ntreg] Fw: URGENT! VIRUS HAS BEEN SENT TO YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT -HOAX!!!!

this hoax/chain letter has been around since 4/8/2002 lets put an end to it
Proof http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99436

Bradley Ellis wrote:

> So, I think I've included everyone in my address book. You
> all won't know each other but... read the message below.
>
> I found the 'virus' file on my computer just now, deleted it
> according to the instructions, and I'm sending the
> instructions to you because this seems to be a legitimate
> alert.  It is easy to find and get rid of.
>
> It's life in the big city.
>
> ~Bradley
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "vajradakini buddhist center"
> <[email protected]>
> To: <<[email protected]>; <
> Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 12:03 AM
> Subject: Fwd: URGENT! VIRUS HAS BEEN SENT TO YOUR EMAIL
> ACCOUNT!
>
> > Please see the message below from one our students.
> >
> > NOTE: Be sure to delete the infected file from your
> computer IMMEDIATELY.
> >
> > I'm sorry for any problems you may have encountered as a
> result of this
> > virus.
> >
> > Tinisia
> > VBC
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> -
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >A friend of mine unknowingly sent me a VIRUS via his
> address book.  As a
> > >result, so has mine and yours, because your address was
> in  my address
> > >book.  The virus is called "jdbgmgr.exe".  It cannot be
> detected by Norton
> > >or McAfee anti-virus programs.  It sits quietly for 14
> days before damaging
> > >the system.  It is sent automatically by messenger and
> address book,
> > >whether or not you send emails.  The good news is it's
> very easy to get rid
> > >of.
> > >
> > >Here's how:
> > >
> > >1.  Go to Start, then Find or Search.
> > >2.  In Files/Folders, write the name - jdbgmgr.exe
> > >3.  Be sure to search all drives, especially your "C"
> drive.
> > >4.  Then hit Search or Find
> > >5.  The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name
> jdbgmgr. exe -
> > >    DO NOT OPEN!!
> > >6.  RIGHT click on file name and delete it.
> > >7.  Go to the recycle bin and delete it there also.
> > >
> > >IF YOU FIND THIS VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN YOUR
> ADDRESS BOOK!
> > >THEY WILL ALSO HAVE THE VIRUS!
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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