This "virus" is a Hoax!!!
Well documented in: http://www.hoaxbusters.org
Just search fro "bear"
>I found the virus described in the email, despite having Norton
>Anti-virus software. Please follow the directions to see if you have
>the virus too and how to eliminate it. Sorry for the inconvenience.
>
>
>
>I found this virus in my system file. Hope I haven't sent it to any of you
>inadvertantly! - Cosmo Kramer
>
>From: "Jan Gilbert" <planjan@accutek.com <mailto:planjan@accutek.com> >
>To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
>Subject: very important
>Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 15:47:56 -0700
>
>Due to a corrupted e.mail sent to me everyone in my address book may have
>been infected. Please find below the information necessary to debug.
>Your address book has been infected by a virus called jdbgmgr.exe not
>detected be Norton or McAfee antivirus systems. The virus stays quiet for
>14 days before damaging the system. It is sent automatically by the
>Messenger and by the address book, whether or not you sent e.mails to your
>contacts.
>I checked, found, and deleted it. Now, unfortunately, it's your turn.
>
>1. Go to Start, Find or Search option
>2. In the files/folder option, write the name jdbgmgr.exe
>3. Be sure you search in your C: drive
>4. Click "find now"
>5. The virus has a little bear icon with the name jdbgmgr.exe. DO NOT
>OPEN
>IT!!!
>6. Right click and delete it. It will then go to the Recycle Bin
>7. Go to the Recycle Bin and delete it there as well or empty the bin.
>
>If you find the virus you must contact all the people in your address book.
>
>SORRY ABOUT THIS INCONVENIENCE
--
Bill Pugh
1957 TR-3
aka Casper
TS16765L
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