Re: (meteorobs) Virus warning

To: meteorobs@atmob.org
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Virus warning
From: CPossum1@aol.com
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 15:05:07 EST
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Please do not delete any files from your computer. This is a hoax. If you have, read the following message and there will be a link to help you restore the file.
http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99436
Charlotte
NW TN

McAfee AVERT Labs would like to inform you of a new email HOAX. This email message is just a HOAX. Although, the JDBGMGR.EXE file may become infected by a number of valid viruses (most commonly W32/Magistr@MM), the details of this HOAX message are not based on actual events.We are advising users who receive the email to delete the message and DO NOT pass it on as this is how an email HOAX propagates.JDBGMGR.EXE is the Microsoft Debugger Registrar for Java. In the event that this file has already been deleted, see the Removal Instructions on how to restore this file.

It uses this icon:

Below is the actual text from the message that may be received via email. There are numerous variations on these messages.

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