Long Island University Logo
Brooklyn Campus

Virus, Hoax, Alert Notification


Common Hoaxes

Jdbgmgr.exe hoax

If you receive a message from someone referencing the Jdbgmgr.exe virus, it is a hoax. This file is located on most Windows machines and is perfectly normal. Do not delete this file. If you receive a message like this, delete the e-mail and do not forward it to others.

Hoax or not?

If you receive an e-mail and you are not sure if it is a hoax or actual threat to your computer, you can view the web sites below to verify the information:

Sites about hoaxes:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus
http://www.stiller.com/hoaxa.htm


Virus listings:
http://www.commandcom.com/virus/virlist.cfm
http://vil.mcafee.com/


Long Island University Brooklyn Campus Information Technology