posted 02-01-2004 08:27 PM                  

I will pull the plug while I try and get "Norton" to come back to work.

sorry if I have caused any problems. I'm a computer dummy and not sure what to do right now but to warn you all.

I have deleted all addresses from my computer......I had
!000wormalert@you.com as my 1st address and will put it back into my address book

Thanks for all the advice. Will check out Panda when finished here

posted 02-01-2004 10:02 PM                  

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Originally posted by CTProwler:
I have had the same problems with norton for almost 2 weeks!!Its been dozens of hours and its not right yet. Installed Mcafee Today. Its very hard to roam this site and not pick-up one somewhere.

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posted 02-01-2004 10:13 PM                  

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posted 02-02-2004 04:17 AM                  

----- Original Message -----
From: idive
To: (mickey's mom)
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 2:45 AM
Subject: worm virus stopper
i think a while back you sent me an email about how to stop a worm virus by putting a certain address in your address book. something like 00000@000.com or something like that. if you have it still, can you re-send it to me please?

----- Original Message -----
From: (mickey's mom)
To: "idive"
Subject: Fw: worm virus stopper
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 13:42:57 -0500
I am showing: Name: 1000 - Address: WormAlert
I don't remember anymore where I got this from, but if you put it at the top of your address book, it is supposed to keep a worm from going to the addresses below it. I guess because the address is not valid, somehow it hangs up there and doesn't go any further. At least that is the way I understood it.

There are other variations of doing this but I can't remember for sure what they are. I am thinking that adding the email address AAAAA@AAAAA.com or 00000@00000.com to your address book will also stop the spread. These solutions won't keep you from getting a virus, only stopping its spread from your computer.

WildCat - I have gotten the same email you speak of, telling me my emails were returned (when I hadn't sent any). It goes on to speak of a virus being in those emails I allegedly sent out that were returned... THIS email is the email with the virus. If you have an inbox folder on your computer, (as opposed to your email box inbox folder), you can go in there via Windows Explorer to read these questionable emails before opening them, and if they are questionable, delete them from your system from in there. I have no names at all in my address book so that too is another solution. I always find an incoming email and get the address from that. You can also create a text file listing your email addresses, and copy and paste them to your emails from that.
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Mickey
1997 Plymouth Prowler #156
Custom car cover
Mopar front splash guards
Real Rod stainless steel transmission cooler cover
Mopar Trailer hitch and harness
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Infinity Kappa 63.5i door speakers
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posted 02-02-2004 05:57 PM                  

I have deleted all addresses out of my address Book and will put as only address as !000wormalert@you.com

THANKS EVERYONE

posted 02-02-2004 07:54 PM                  

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Originally posted by indy96:
FYI: If you have Windows. Go to start, then click your "find" or "search" option
In the folder option, type the name jdbgum
Search your C drive and all subfolders
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 the File (on the menu bar) and select delete
The virus will then go into the recycle bin.

This virus is not detected by McAfee or Norton
I don't know if this is the worm everyone is talking about but this one sits idle for about 14 days before damaging the system. A friend of mine who is computer savvy sent me this and viola there was the little bugger waiting to infect.
Hope this helps everyone

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posted 02-02-2004 07:59 PM                  

If you receive such a message do not delete the file from your system.
If you are worried, scan the file to check it for viruses.
If you receive a copy of JDBGMGR.EXE via email, delete it as you would any other unsolicited attachment.
JDBGMGR.EXE is the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. The program uses an icon of a grey teddybear. It is usually found in one or more places among the Windows system files. Some versions of the hoax misreport the name of this file as JDBMGR.EXE or JBDGMGR.EXE.

The JDBGMGR.EXE file is no more susceptible than any other to being infected by a virus.

Some versions of the hoax mistakenly claim that deleting the file JDBGMGR.EXE is a solution to the W32/Bugbear-A worm. This misconception has almost certainly come about because JDBGMGR.EXE has an icon of a small grey teddybear.

Note: The W32/Magistr-A virus may infect the file JDBGMGR.EXE and attach it to emails (this is unconnected with the hoax). Sophos recommends users delete the file if they ever receive it as an email attachment.

This hoax is very similar to the SULFNBK hoax. It has been reported in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, Polish, Danish and other languages.

Here is the text of the hoax in English:

I found the little bear in my machine because of that I am sending this message in order for you to find it in your machine. The procedure is very simple:

The objective of this e-mail is to warn all Hotmail users about a new virus that is spreading by MSN Messenger. The name of this virus is jdbgmgr.exe and it is sent automatically by the Messenger and by the address book too. The virus is not detected by McAfee or Norton and it stays quiet for 14 days before damaging the system.
The virus can be cleaned before it deletes the files from your system. In order to eliminate it, it is just necessary to do the following steps:
1. Go to Start, click "Search"
2.- In the "Files or Folders option" write the name jdbgmgr.exe
3.- Be sure that you are searching in the drive "C"
4.- Click "find now"
5.- If the virus is there (it has a little bear-like icon with the name of jdbgmgr.exe DO NOT OPEN IT FOR ANY REASON
6.- Right click and delete it (it will go to the Recycle bin)
7.- Go to the recycle bin and delete it or empty the recycle bin.

IF YOU FIND THE VIRUS IN ALL OF YOUR SYSTEMS SEND THIS MESSAGE TO ALL OF YOUR CONTACTS LOCATED IN YOUR ADDRESS BOOK BEFORE IT CAN CAUSE ANY DAMAGE.

Important
Many virus hoaxes:

falsely claim to describe an extremely dangerous virus
use pseudo-technical language to make impressive-sounding (but impossible) claims
falsely claim that the report was issued or confirmed by a well-known company
ask you to forward it to all your friends and colleagues
As usual, you are urged not to pass on warnings of this kind, as the continued re-forwarding of these hoaxes simply wastes time and email bandwidth.

It is possible that you may receive a hoax via email with a file attached. Obviously, such file attachments should be treated with caution as they may be virus infected. Sophos recommends deleting virus hoax emails, whether they contain file attachments or not.

Sophos suggests a policy to help prevent hoaxes from spreading in your company.