Why does my MAC convert the folders in USB into .lnk? Can´t open them

I don´t know why my MAC now convert all the folders in my USB into .lnk
I can´t open them.
Need help!

I have the same problem, two of my external hard drives have been infected by the shortcut virus.
It's time and would be helpful if someone from Apple took the time to solve this question.
I'm wondering if all my Time Machine Backups are also going to be infected by the virus.
Who cares if its of PC or Mac origin: it's affecting Mac related material!
I cant open the films that I edited on Mac (using avid mc).
So far, the only link I've found to remove the malware using a Mac is this one:
http://www.thenetizens.net/2013/07/remove-shortcut-link-virus-usb-restore.html#.
No garanty it works, I haven't tried it yet...

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