Virus

oscarjh · 04-25-2004, 12:26 AM

I know that this is not the right forum for this, but since it is one of the most read, it seems to be a good way to pass this message along:

I was notified this morning by someone whose address book I am in that she had found a virus that someone had attached to her computer. It supposedly attached to everyone in her address book and her C drive.
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's 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'
The virus has a teddy bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe Do not open it!!!!
Go 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 for Address Book. Highlight every name and add to BCC
Copy this message and paste. Sorry about this, but hopefully you can take care of the problem before something happens!!

I originally got this bug from a "secure" site (notice that the conventional anti-virus programs did not detect it), and the above is a copy of the message I sent out to everyone on my address list. Hope it helps someone.

pat · 04-25-2004, 12:49 AM

d*mn.. i just do the search and it's on my comp..

gotta delete it now.. thanx oscar for the heads up..

gom · 04-25-2004, 12:52 AM

Some versions of this hoax take advantage of an actual threat, the W32.bugbear@mm worm. The Jdbgmgr.exe file mentioned in the hoax has a bear icon. The actual W32.bugbear@mm worm file is a .exe file and does not have a bear icon.
Other versions of this hoax have slightly different ways in which they refer to the Jdbgmgr.exe file, usually in the subject of the email message.

This is taken from Symantec's site. Before you post a hoax, do a little research first.

rem · 04-25-2004, 12:52 AM

Good man.

Mr.Opinion · 04-25-2004, 12:53 AM

NO NO NO! THIS ISN"T A VIRUS! TRUST ME!!!

http://securityresponse.symantec.com...file.hoax.html

It was a hoax virus that floated around the internet...supposedly the bug bear virus. That file on your computer is the Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1. You have no need to delete it!!!!

Mr.Opinion · 04-25-2004, 12:54 AM

gom, you beat me to it. I work at an ISP and deal with this crap every day.

pat · 04-25-2004, 12:56 AM

oh.. sorry.. didnt know..

Mr.Opinion · 04-25-2004, 01:06 AM

not your fault pat.

oscarjh · 04-25-2004, 09:18 AM

Well, I read the thread Mr. Opinion offers and I fell for it too. Sorry for the inconvenience, but it sounded like something that could be a problem.

04-25-2004, 12:26 AM	#1
oscarjh Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 127	Virus I know that this is not the right forum for this, but since it is one of the most read, it seems to be a good way to pass this message along: I was notified this morning by someone whose address book I am in that she had found a virus that someone had attached to her computer. It supposedly attached to everyone in her address book and her C drive. 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's 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' The virus has a teddy bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe Do not open it!!!! Go 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 for Address Book. Highlight every name and add to BCC Copy this message and paste. Sorry about this, but hopefully you can take care of the problem before something happens!! I originally got this bug from a "secure" site (notice that the conventional anti-virus programs did not detect it), and the above is a copy of the message I sent out to everyone on my address list. Hope it helps someone. __________________ BLB Brewers, 2004 NLCS, 2016 WC, Asst. Commish LOTD Reds, NL President ABA Nationals

04-25-2004, 12:49 AM	#2
pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	dmn.. i just do the search and it's on my comp.. gotta delete it now.. thanx oscar for the heads up.. __________________ Co-Founder & Technical Director at ExaWeb Corporation, an SEO company in the Philippines. Previous Leagues* - Time Warp Baseball / International Federation of Baseball / Professional Baseball Replay League / No Pepper Baseball League / MLB Pro Current OOTP 24 Leagues - Sim Sports Gaming - (2016-Present) Washington Nationals (2016-2022) *2017 Champions Oakland Athletics (2023-Present)

04-25-2004, 12:52 AM	#3
gom Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 291	Some versions of this hoax take advantage of an actual threat, the W32.bugbear@mm worm. The Jdbgmgr.exe file mentioned in the hoax has a bear icon. The actual W32.bugbear@mm worm file is a .exe file and does not have a bear icon. Other versions of this hoax have slightly different ways in which they refer to the Jdbgmgr.exe file, usually in the subject of the email message. This is taken from Symantec's site. Before you post a hoax, do a little research first. __________________ Commissioner of TalkSox Baseball League

04-25-2004, 12:52 AM	#4
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	Good man. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

04-25-2004, 12:53 AM	#5
Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	NO NO NO! THIS ISN"T A VIRUS! TRUST ME!!! http://securityresponse.symantec.com...file.hoax.html It was a hoax virus that floated around the internet...supposedly the bug bear virus. That file on your computer is the Microsoft Visual J++ 1.1. You have no need to delete it!!!! __________________

04-25-2004, 12:54 AM	#6
Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	gom, you beat me to it. I work at an ISP and deal with this crap every day. __________________

04-25-2004, 12:56 AM	#7
pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	oh.. sorry.. didnt know.. __________________ Co-Founder & Technical Director at ExaWeb Corporation, an SEO company in the Philippines. Previous Leagues - Time Warp Baseball / International Federation of Baseball / Professional Baseball Replay League / No Pepper Baseball League / MLB Pro Current OOTP 24 Leagues - Sim Sports Gaming - (2016-Present) Washington Nationals (2016-2022) *2017 Champions Oakland Athletics (2023-Present)

04-25-2004, 01:06 AM	#8
Mr.Opinion All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2003 Location: SkiFree Lodge Posts: 883	not your fault pat. __________________

04-25-2004, 09:18 AM	#9
oscarjh Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 127	Well, I read the thread Mr. Opinion offers and I fell for it too. Sorry for the inconvenience, but it sounded like something that could be a problem. __________________ BLB Brewers, 2004 NLCS, 2016 WC, Asst. Commish LOTD Reds, NL President ABA Nationals