Re: jdbgmgr

From: Fuzzy Logic (bob@arc.ab.ca@)
Date: 05/15/02 

From: Fuzzy Logic <bob@arc.ab.ca@>
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 10:16:18 -0700

<katherinewestall@hotmail.com> wrote in news:38ef01c1fb8a$98c8ce40
$3bef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA10:

> I have also received these messages. In checking the
> computers in my classroom, I also found the file and also
> believe it is a Microsoft program so have not deleted it.
> But I am not sure.....
>>-----Original Message-----
>>I received several e-mails from friends advising that
>>there is a program not detected by McAfee or Norton that
>>is a virus and should be deleted.
>>
>>The messages gave the following file jdbgmgr.exe as the
>>culprit. I searched my computer and found it in 4
>>different locations. I scanned it with Norton and found
>>no virus.
>>
>>It appears that it is a Microsoft program and I hesitate
>>to delete it. Anyone else have an experience with this
>>program?
>>
>>Bob

It's a hoax. Always confirm with your support people or use a search engine
to confirm. The mail may come from a reputable source but can be forged.
For more info on hoaxes:

http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/

If not you will likely fall victim to the newfie virus:

You have just received the Newfie Virus.

As we ain't got no programming experience, this virus works on the honour
system. Please delete all the files from your hard drive and manually
forward this virus to everyone on your mailing list.

Thanks for your cooperation.

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