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Re: URGENT! VIRUS HAS BEEN SENT TO YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT!

Well... because you did not research it... you have now crippled your 
computer by removing a legitimate windows file. 

Next time *LOOK IT UP* before you delete it! 

http://www.snopes.com 

Any message that urges you to forard it on is very likely to be a hoax, and 
as such should be checked out thoroughly before taking any further action. 
The hoaxer in this case has just used your gullibility against you. He/she 
has just caused you to cripple your own system. If someone told you that a 
'zit' was a virus and had to be removed by using a knife to gouge it out, 
would you? Let's use that grey matter between our ears for something more 
than a hatrack. 

T`chargh 

Bradley Ellis writes: 

> 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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