possible virus

[Drew]

I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
doing as instructed.

Please read the message below.

Thanks

Drew


A virus has been passed to me by contact. My address book
was infected.
> Since
> you are in my address book, you will probably find it
in your computer,
too.
> The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton
or McAfee
Anti-virus
> systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
damaging the system.
It
is
> sent automatically by 'messenger' and by address book,
whether or not
you
> sent
> e-mail to your contacts.
> Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
of it. Please do
this!
> 1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search'
option
> 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgmgr.exe
> 3 Be sure to search your C Drive and all the sub
folders and any 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) and choose "Select All"
to highlight
the
> file without opening it.
> 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.
It will then go
to
> the recycle bin. If you find the virus, you must
contact all the people
in
> your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus
from their own
> address books.
> To do this:
> 1. Open a new e-mail message
> 2. click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
> 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
> 4. Copy this message and paste to e-mail
>

[johnf]

An old hoax.
Don't delete it.
Try searching for jdbgmgr.exe on http://www.google.com
It's a lot easier & faster than posting to a NG.

johnf

Drew wrote:
> I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
> It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
> instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
> itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
> the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
> doing as instructed.
>
> Please read the message below.
>
> Thanks
>
> Drew
>
>
> A virus has been passed to me by contact. My address book
> was infected.
>> Since
>> you are in my address book, you will probably find it
> in your computer,
> too.
>> The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton
> or McAfee
> Anti-virus
>> systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
> damaging the system.
> It
> is
>> sent automatically by 'messenger' and by address book,
> whether or not
> you
>> sent
>> e-mail to your contacts.
>> Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
> of it. Please do
> this!
>> 1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search'
> option
>> 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgmgr.exe
>> 3 Be sure to search your C Drive and all the sub
> folders and any 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) and choose "Select All"
> to highlight
> the
>> file without opening it.
>> 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.
> It will then go
> to
>> the recycle bin. If you find the virus, you must
> contact all the people
> in
>> your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus
> from their own
>> address books.
>> To do this:
>> 1. Open a new e-mail message
>> 2. click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
>> 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
>> 4. Copy this message and paste to e-mail

[Jupiter Jones]

Drew;
***There are two variants of this, one is not a hoax***

If you received the message to delete the teddy bear icon:
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/

For Windows XP:
Go to this link, line 48 "Replace jdbgmgr.exe" to replace jdbgmgr.exe:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Place it in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory.

For Windows 98/98SE:
Insert the Windows 98 CD.
Close any box that opens.
Start/Run
Type "SFC", press Enter.
Place bullet in "Extract..."
Type "jdbgmgr.exe" in the "Specify... box
Restore from "*:\WIN98" (*=CD Drive)
Save file in "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM"

There is also a Trojan called "jasmin".
The trojan takes advantage of this well known hoax
The Teddy bear icon is correct, the screwdriver is the virus file.
See these links for more details:
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/dasmin.shtml
http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/recory.shtml

It is VERY IMPORTANT to run an updated virus scan once this issue is
resolved to ensure your computer is virus free.
Also run an updated virus scan at least weekly to reduce your chances
of getting a virus to near zero.
Forward these links to your friends that may have the same issue.

--
Jupiter Jones
An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp
Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.


"Drew" > wrote in message
...
> I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
> It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
> instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
> itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
> the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
> doing as instructed.
>
> Please read the message below.
>
> Thanks
>
> Drew
>
>
> A virus has been passed to me by contact. My address book
> was infected.
> > Since
> > you are in my address book, you will probably find it
> in your computer,
> too.
> > The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton
> or McAfee
> Anti-virus
> > systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
> damaging the system.
> It
> is
> > sent automatically by 'messenger' and by address book,
> whether or not
> you
> > sent
> > e-mail to your contacts.
> > Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
> of it. Please do
> this!
> > 1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search'
> option
> > 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgmgr.exe
> > 3 Be sure to search your C Drive and all the sub
> folders and any 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) and choose "Select All"
> to highlight
> the
> > file without opening it.
> > 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.
> It will then go
> to
> > the recycle bin. If you find the virus, you must
> contact all the people
> in
> > your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus
> from their own
> > address books.
> > To do this:
> > 1. Open a new e-mail message
> > 2. click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
> > 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
> > 4. Copy this message and paste to e-mail

[Tom Della-Latta]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:280732

Get a new friend.

Tom

"Drew" > wrote in message
...
> I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
>


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.474 / Virus Database: 272 - Release Date: 4/18/2003

[Dr Robin Bignall]

On Wed, 23 Apr 2003 18:01:59 -0700, "Drew" > wrote:

>I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
>It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
>instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
>itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
>the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
>doing as instructed.
>
Good question! I disregard all such instructions, even from friends if I
know that they are not PC-savvy, particularly if they are in an HTML
attachment. I *NEVER* open an HTML file from anyone I do not know really
well. If the message was in plain text, it could not be a virus, because it
is not executable.

I just checked with Symantec's main virus definition library and they have
no mention of jdbg.exe. I have been using NAV for about 4 years, and have
never had an infection. Things quarantined, yes, but no infection, so I
suspect that it was a leg-pull or a waste of time. But I could be wrong,
and will be interested to see what others think.

--

wrmst rgrds
Robin Bignall

Remote Hertfordshire
England

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/docrobin/homepage.htm

[RonK]

That is a virus Hoax.

Do not delete the file. It is part of Windows System files.

"Drew" > wrote in message
...
> I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
> It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
> instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
> itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
> the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
> doing as instructed.
>
> Please read the message below.
>
> Thanks
>
> Drew
>
>
> A virus has been passed to me by contact. My address book
> was infected.
> > Since
> > you are in my address book, you will probably find it
> in your computer,
> too.
> > The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton
> or McAfee
> Anti-virus
> > systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
> damaging the system.
> It
> is
> > sent automatically by 'messenger' and by address book,
> whether or not
> you
> > sent
> > e-mail to your contacts.
> > Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
> of it. Please do
> this!
> > 1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search'
> option
> > 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgmgr.exe
> > 3 Be sure to search your C Drive and all the sub
> folders and any 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) and choose "Select All"
> to highlight
> the
> > file without opening it.
> > 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.
> It will then go
> to
> > the recycle bin. If you find the virus, you must
> contact all the people
> in
> > your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus
> from their own
> > address books.
> > To do this:
> > 1. Open a new e-mail message
> > 2. click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
> > 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
> > 4. Copy this message and paste to e-mail
> >
>

[RonK]

There is information here about the hoax.
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99436.htm




"Drew" > wrote in message
...
> I recently received a message from a friend that I trust.
> It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
> instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
> itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
> the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
> doing as instructed.
>
> Please read the message below.
>
> Thanks
>
> Drew
>
>
> A virus has been passed to me by contact. My address book
> was infected.
> > Since
> > you are in my address book, you will probably find it
> in your computer,
> too.
> > The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton
> or McAfee
> Anti-virus
> > systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
> damaging the system.
> It
> is
> > sent automatically by 'messenger' and by address book,
> whether or not
> you
> > sent
> > e-mail to your contacts.
> > Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
> of it. Please do
> this!
> > 1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search'
> option
> > 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgmgr.exe
> > 3 Be sure to search your C Drive and all the sub
> folders and any 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) and choose "Select All"
> to highlight
> the
> > file without opening it.
> > 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select delete.
> It will then go
> to
> > the recycle bin. If you find the virus, you must
> contact all the people
> in
> > your Address Book so that they may eradicate the virus
> from their own
> > address books.
> > To do this:
> > 1. Open a new e-mail message
> > 2. click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
> > 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
> > 4. Copy this message and paste to e-mail
> >
>

[Drew]

Thanks.
>-----Original Message-----
>Drew;
>***There are two variants of this, one is not a hoax***
>
>If you received the message to delete the teddy bear
icon:
>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/
>
>For Windows XP:
>Go to this link, line 48 "Replace jdbgmgr.exe" to
replace jdbgmgr.exe:
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>Place it in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory.
>
>For Windows 98/98SE:
>Insert the Windows 98 CD.
>Close any box that opens.
>Start/Run
>Type "SFC", press Enter.
>Place bullet in "Extract..."
>Type "jdbgmgr.exe" in the "Specify... box
>Restore from "*:\WIN98" (*=CD Drive)
>Save file in "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM"
>
>There is also a Trojan called "jasmin".
>The trojan takes advantage of this well known hoax
>The Teddy bear icon is correct, the screwdriver is the
virus file.
>See these links for more details:
>http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/dasmin.shtml
>http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/recory.shtml
>
>It is VERY IMPORTANT to run an updated virus scan once
this issue is
>resolved to ensure your computer is virus free.
>Also run an updated virus scan at least weekly to reduce
your chances
>of getting a virus to near zero.
>Forward these links to your friends that may have the
same issue.
>
>--
>Jupiter Jones
>An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/s
etup.asp
>Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit.
>
>
>"Drew" > wrote in message
...
>> I recently received a message from a friend that I
trust.
>> It was in reguard to a possible virus. I followed the
>> instructions. After doing so I wondered if the message
>> itself was a virus. Any input would be appreciated. By
>> the way I have not noticed any negative effects since
>> doing as instructed.
>>
>> Please read the message below.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Drew
>>
>>
>> A virus has been passed to me by contact. My address
book
>> was infected.
>> > Since
>> > you are in my address book, you will probably find it
>> in your computer,
>> too.
>> > The virus (called jdbg.exe) is not detected by Norton
>> or McAfee
>> Anti-virus
>> > systems. The virus sits quietly for 14 days before
>> damaging the system.
>> It
>> is
>> > sent automatically by 'messenger' and by address
book,
>> whether or not
>> you
>> > sent
>> > e-mail to your contacts.
>> > Here is how to check for the virus and how to get rid
>> of it. Please do
>> this!
>> > 1. Go to Start, then click your 'Find' or 'Search'
>> option
>> > 2. In the folder option, type the name... jdbgmgr.exe
>> > 3 Be sure to search your C Drive and all the sub
>> folders and any 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) and choose "Select
All"
>> to highlight
>> the
>> > file without opening it.
>> > 7. Now go to File (on the menu bar) and select
delete.
>> It will then go
>> to
>> > the recycle bin. If you find the virus, you must
>> contact all the people
>> in
>> > your Address Book so that they may eradicate the
virus
>> from their own
>> > address books.
>> > To do this:
>> > 1. Open a new e-mail message
>> > 2. click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
>> > 3. Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
>> > 4. Copy this message and paste to e-mail
>
>
>.
>

[Dr Robin Bignall]

On Wed, 23 Apr 2003 19:21:13 -0600, "Jupiter Jones"
> wrote:

>Drew;
>***There are two variants of this, one is not a hoax***
>
>If you received the message to delete the teddy bear icon:
>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/
>
>For Windows XP:
>Go to this link, line 48 "Replace jdbgmgr.exe" to replace jdbgmgr.exe:
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>Place it in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 directory.
>
>For Windows 98/98SE:
>Insert the Windows 98 CD.
>Close any box that opens.
>Start/Run
>Type "SFC", press Enter.
>Place bullet in "Extract..."
>Type "jdbgmgr.exe" in the "Specify... box
>Restore from "*:\WIN98" (*=CD Drive)
>Save file in "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM"
>
>There is also a Trojan called "jasmin".
>The trojan takes advantage of this well known hoax
>The Teddy bear icon is correct, the screwdriver is the virus file.
>See these links for more details:
>http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/dasmin.shtml
>http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/recory.shtml
>
>It is VERY IMPORTANT to run an updated virus scan once this issue is
>resolved to ensure your computer is virus free.
>Also run an updated virus scan at least weekly to reduce your chances
>of getting a virus to near zero.
>Forward these links to your friends that may have the same issue.

Gosh! I'm glad I left the subject open in my post. I never thought of
google. Must be my bedtime - 02.40.

--

wrmst rgrds
Robin Bignall

Remote Hertfordshire
England

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/docrobin/homepage.htm

[Jupiter Jones]

Robin;
About the time we get used to the hoax, someone twists it and makes it
a little more complex.
As far as I am concerned, the people that create and distribute
viruses are no better than your everyday street vandal and should be
dealt with accordingly.

--
Jupiter Jones
Check the following link for some great problem solving newsgroups.
http://support.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx
Please respond to newsgroup only. Everyone can benefit from the
message.


"Dr Robin Bignall" > wrote in message
...
Robin;> Gosh! I'm glad I left the subject open in my post. I never
thought of
> google. Must be my bedtime - 02.40.
>
> --
>
> wrmst rgrds
> Robin Bignall
>
> Remote Hertfordshire
> England
>
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/docrobin/homepage.htm

[Dr Robin Bignall]

On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 16:01:20 GMT, "Jupiter Jones"
> wrote:

>Robin;
>About the time we get used to the hoax, someone twists it and makes it
>a little more complex.
>As far as I am concerned, the people that create and distribute
>viruses are no better than your everyday street vandal and should be
>dealt with accordingly.

Seconded!

--

wrmst rgrds
Robin Bignall

Remote Hertfordshire
England

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/docrobin/homepage.htm