Re: virus

From: Jupiter Jones (jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com)
Date: 10/21/02 

From: "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:25:24 -0600

Antivirus do not detect it because it is a hoax.
Whenever you get an E-Mail like that, check this link, near the bottom
in Reference Area, click on Hoaxes:
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
Also run an updated virus scan at least weekly to reduce your chances
of getting a virus to near zero. 

--
Jupiter Jones
Please respond to newsgroup only.
Everyone can benefit from the message.
"Linda H" <JezisMom@aol.com> wrote in message
news:8f2001c27909$2d301e70$3aef2ecf@TKMSFTNGXA09...
> I received this from a friend and I want to know if
> anyone knows if it is legitimate.
> THANK YOU.
> A VIRUS has spread because you are in my Address book.
> OPEN PLEASE
> Sorry everyone, someone else accidently passed this virus
> to me....
>
> As a result you computer might be contaminated too,
> because your address was
> in my address book, it cannot be detected by Mcafee or
> Norton antivirus it is
> quiet for 14 days before damaging the system. It is sent
> automatically by
> messenger an the address book whether or not you send e-
> mails. in essence
> because you are in my address book you are likely to be
> infected. SORRY.
> Please follow the instructions below and it is easy to
> get rid of. To get rid
> of the virus;
> 1. Go to start then click Find and Search
> 2. In Files/Folders, write the name jdbgmgr.exe
> 3. Be sure to search in you "C"drive
> 4 Click Find or Search
> 5. The virus has a Teddy Bear Logo with the name
> jdgmgr.ex - DO NOT OPEN
> 6. Right click and Delete it.
> 7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete it there also.
> IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN YOUR
> ADDRESS BOOK!!!!
> SORRY ABOUT THIS BUT IT IS WORTHWHILE TO CHECK IT.

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