W32.Changeup.C

W32.Changeup.C is a worm that spreads through removable and shared drives by exploiting the Microsoft Windows Shortcut 'LNK' Files Automatic File Execution Vulnerability (BID 41732).

Malicious Link Files
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) users can leverage the Application and Device Control Policy feature to block malicious LNK files using details from here.


AutoRun and W32.Changeup.C
Symantec strongly recommends that customers take specific steps to control the execution of applications referenced in autorun.inf files that may be located on removable and network drives. Threats such as this one frequently attempt to spread to other computers using these avenues. Configuration changes made to a computer can limit the possibility of new threats compromising it.

For more information, see the following resource:
How to prevent a virus from spreading using the "AutoRun" feature


Symantec Endpoint Protection – Application and Device Control Policy
Symantec Security Response has developed an Application and Device Control (ADC) Policy for Symantec Endpoint Protection to protect against the activities associated with this threat. ADC policies are useful in reducing the risk of a threat infecting a computer, the unintentional removal of data, and to restrict the programs that are run on a computer.

This particular ADC policy can be used to help combat an outbreak of this threat by slowing down or eliminating its ability to spread from one computer to another. If you are experiencing an outbreak of this threat in your network, please download the policy.

To use the policy, import the .dat file into your Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. When distributing it to client computers, we recommend using it in Test (log only) mode initially in order to determine the possible impacts of the policy on normal network/computer usage. After observing the policy for a period of time, and determining the possible consequences of enabling it in your environment, deploy the policy in Production mode to enable active protection.

For more information, please read "Preventing viruses using "autorun.inf" from spreading with "Application and Device Control" policies in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.x"

For more information on ADC policies and how to manage and deploy them throughout your organization, please refer to the Symantec Endpoint Protection Administration Manual (PDF).

Note: The ADC policies above have been developed by Security Response for use in outbreak situations. While useful in such situations, due to their restrictive nature they may cause disruptions to normal business activities.

Symantec recommends proactively carrying out a number of steps to improve security in your environment. Please see Symantec Endpoint Protection – Best Practices.


Other resources
For more information, please see the following resource:
W32.Changeup