[Killietalk] Possible Virus warning - A HOAX

[<killienutz at killienutz_com>]

Hi folks,

Michael Sloke posted a warning to the list and to many friends today and I
want to let everyone know he did not intentionally mean to scare anyone.

BE VERY CAREFUL ABOUT WARNINGS LIKE THIS.

jdbgmgr.exe is the Java debugger executable and not a virus.  It is part of
the MS Windows operating system.

I am not certain what will happen if you delete the file.

Tom Grady


I believe Michael received a hoax email, perhaps one unintentionally sent to
him.  I do support his concern and appreciate his warning, however.

This is from McAfee to back up my comments:

AVERT HOAX Notice!!

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 at 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. This application
is only useful for Java developers and does not need to be restored on other
user's systems. In the event that this file has already been deleted and you
need to restore it, see the Removal Instructions for instructions.
It uses this icon:





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