Possible Virus?

From: Michael (major347@insightbb.com)
Date: 12/28/02 

From: "Michael" <major347@insightbb.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:38:47 -0800

jdbgmgr.exe
This message was sent to me. Is this .exe really a virus
or is this really a Windows system file?

My address book was infected with a virus. As a result
your address
> book may also be infected. The virus is called
jdbgmgr.exe and it
> cannot be detected by Norton or McAfee anti-virus
programs, It sits
> quietly for 14 days before damaging the system. The
virus is sent
> automatically by messenger and by the address book,
even if you have not
> sent or received e-mail.
>
> To get rid of it:
>
> 1. Go to START, then Find or Search.
> 2. In Files/Folders, write the name jdbgmgr.exe.
> 3. Be sure to search in your "C" drive.
> 4. The virus has a teddy bear logo with the name
jdbgmgr.exe.
> 5. DO NOT OPEN.
> 6. Right click and delete it.
> 7. Go to the recycle or trash bin and delete it there
too.
>
> 8. IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS, YOU MUST CONTACT EVERYONE IN
YOUR ADDRESS
> BOOK.
>

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