virus

Michael Levitt michael.levitt at stanford.edu
Sun May 12 08:41:19 PDT 2002


Dear David,

     Four things.  

(1) Next time you see something like this, first check the name on www.google.com.  
The file you mention, jdbmgr.exe is a normal component of windows that is used to 
debug java.  It is also a well-known hoax virus.

(2) If you ever send a message to so many people, put all the addresses in Bcc: so that
we all do not see your entire address book and have an email that takes minutes to open
(this in itself, is virus-like).

(3) Update Internet Explorer to version 6 so that Outlook Express will be more virus
proof.

(4) Never open an attachment that is not accompanied by a proper understandable message.
In most cases it is OK to open any message but beware of attachments of about 122 K that have
odd subjects (the klez virus).

     With these simple rules, I have never had any virus infection in 6 years of intensive
Windows use.

     All best regards,
         Michael

PS:  I have Bcc: 'ed this to all your friends, many of whom I also count as my friends.
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  Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 8:07 AM
  Subject: Fw: virus


  I received this message.   I found the file mentioned anddeleted it.  I am forwarding the message.
  David DeRosier
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: MBMaws at aol.com 
  To: undisclosed-recipients: 
  Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 8:28 AM
  Subject: virus



  I just received a message from one of our contacts that our 
  address 

  book had been infected by a virus (called jdbgmgr.exe) not detected by 

  Norton or McAfee antivirus systems. The virus stays quiet for 14 days 

  before damaging the system. It is sent automatically by the Messenger 

  and by the address book, whether or not you sent e-mails to your 
  contacts. 

  I know most of these things are hoaxes but I checked, found and deleted it. Now you should do the same 

  1. Go to Start, Find or Search option 
  2. In the files/folder option, write the name jdbgmgr.exe 
  3. Be sure you search in your C: drive 
  4. Click "find now" 
  5. The virus has a little bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT 
  OPEN IT 
  6. Right click and delete it (it will then go to the Recycle Bin) 
  7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete it there as well, or empty the bin. 

  IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS YOU MUST CONTACT ALL THE PEOPLE IN YOUR ADDRESS 
  BOOK 

  Marjorie Maws  Note new address below 


  704 Beacon St. 
  Newton, MA 02459 
  617 964 0179 ph     617 964 2819 fax 
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