POP3: .LNK
This signature detects e-mail attachments that have the extension .lnk and were received through POP3. Because .LNKs (Windows link) files can point to any program, this can indicate an incoming e-mail virus. Attackers can create a link pointing to a dangerous program, tricking users into executing the link and affecting the system.
Extended Description
The impact on the target system is dependent on the instructions contained in the malicious .lnk file.
Short Name
POP3:EXT:DOT-LNK
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
POP3
Keywords
.LNK
Release Date
07/28/2004
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown