Example of a Hoax
This morning I did find that virus on my C drive. Therefore, 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've sent e-mail to your contacts. Here is how
to check for the virus and how to get rid of it.
PLEASE DO THIS ASAP (it will only take a minute)
- Go to Start, and then click your 'Find' or 'Search' option
- In the folder option, type the name... jdbgm
- Be sure to search your C Drive and all the folders and any other
drives you may have
- Click 'Find Now'
- virus has a teddy bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe Do not
open it!
- to Edit (on the menu bar) and choose "Select All" to highlight
the file without opening it.
- 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:
- Open a new e-mail message
- click the icon Address Book next to 'TO'
- Highlight every name and add to "BCC"
- Copy this message and paste in email
