Discovered: September 3, 2008
Updated: September 3, 2008 11:17:29 AM
Type: Virus
Infection Length: 36,864 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
W32.Silnk is a virus that infects .lnk files on the compromised computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 3, 2008 revision 006
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Latest Rapid Release version December 23, 2008 revision 021
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Initial Daily Certified version September 3, 2008 revision 023
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Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 3, 2008
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Low
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Payload: Infects .lnk files on the compromised computer.
Distribution
Writeup By: Karthik Selvaraj
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