[Vision2020] is this a hoax or a real virus?

Bill London london@moscow.com
Wed, 26 Mar 2003 08:49:22 -0800


Does anyone know if this message is a hoax or a warning about a real virus?
BL

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> Forwarded Message Reads:
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> Hi everyone,
> A virus has been passed to me by a contact. My address book in turn has been
> affected.  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 and eradicated the virus easily.  The
> virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) is not detected by Norton of McAfee anti-virus
> systems.  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 e-mails to your contacts.
> Here is how you check for the virus and get rid of it.
> 1. Go to start, find or search option.
>
> 2. In the file/folders option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe
>
> 3. Be sure to search your C:drive and all the subfolders 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), choose "select all" to highlight the file
> without opening it.
>
> 7.  Now go to the file (on the menu bar) and select delete.  It will then go
> the recycle bin.
>
> IF YOU FIND THIS VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK
> SO THEY CAN ERADICATE IT IN THEIR OWN ADDRESS BOOKS.
>
> To do this:
> a - Open a new e-mail message
> b - Click on the icon of the address book next to the "TO"
> c - Highlight every name and add to "BCC".
> d - Copy this message above and paste to e-mail.
> e - enter subject