It's a simple, surgical fix that disables the hidden feature.

The folder was hidden because when the feature was created, hiding the files made sure users weren't confused.

These threats worked by exploiting weaknesses in the VBS script interpreter which have since been addressed by Microsoft since the threats have diminished and there is already OS level protection we didn't need this additional layer of security.

This is simply not vandalism; it's not somebody's machine which gets taken over temporarily. It's a very serious damage to someone to have their identity stolen and taken from them.

The Internet opens huge opportunities for communication, sharing information, along with commerce and learning, but it also brings along significant risks. We want to offer users easy, step-by-step explanations and recommendations that will allow both individuals and small businesses to navigate safely and securely, armed with the knowledge and technology needed to prevent them from possibly becoming victims of cyber crime.

It's a throwback to the early days. We don't often see worms these days that are just out to trash user's data.