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Tyson Land <[log in to unmask]>
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Tyson Land <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:18:50 -0400
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But, really, I found the file name on my hard drive.  Perhaps it is a hoax.
But I would rather not take the chance, myself.

t.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Debra Phillips" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "'Tyson Land'" <[log in to unmask]>; <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 8:14 AM
Subject: RE: [UTCSTAFF] Fw: virus


> If you'll check out urban legends or some other site, you'll find that
> this is NOT TRUE.... I don't have the link at hand here at work, but
> I've already looked this one up at home because a friend sent it to me.
> The teddy bear icon is not a virus, but part of the set up.  Check it
> out.  If I get a moment to find the link, I'll send it.
>
> dp
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: UTC Staff E-Mail List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Tyson Land
> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 8:02 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [UTCSTAFF] Fw: virus
>
> Hello from Tyson to all,
>
> The following message is true.  It came from my church secretary, and it
> was on my system.  You may wish to do what it says just to make sure
> your system is not infected.
>
> Best,
> t.
>
>
>
> Sorry about this, but just follow the instructions to make sure
> everything is fine.  A virus has been passed on to me by a contact.  My
> address book was infected.  Since you are in my address book there is a
> good chance you will find it in your computer too.
>
> The virus is not detected by Norton or McAfee.  It 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 emails to your
> contacts.
>
> Here's how to spot it and get rid of it.
> 1.    Go to start, find or search option
> 2.    In the file folder option, type the name jdbgmgr.exe
> 3.    Be sure to search your C: drive and all subfolders and 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.    Go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.  It will go to the
> recycle bin.
> 8.    Empty your recycle bin.
>
> If you find the virus, you must contact all the people in your address
> book, so they can eradicate it in their own address books.
>
>

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