Ransom:Win32/Reveton.T!lnk
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
Ransom:Win32/Reveton.T!lnk is a shortcut file used by members of the Ransom:Win32/Reveton family of ransomware to ensure they load each time you start your PC.
This family of ransomware targets users from certain countries. They lock your PC and display a localized webpage that covers your desktop and demands the payment of a fine for the supposed possession of illicit material.
Our ransomware FAQ page has more information on this type of threat.
The trend towards increasingly sophisticated malware behavior, highlighted by the use of exploits and other attack vectors, makes older platforms so much more susceptible to ransomware attacks. From June to November 2017, Windows 7 devices were 3.4 times more likely to encounter ransomware compared to Windows 10 devices.
Read our latest report: A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017.
Ransom:Win32/Reveton.R!lnk
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This threat is a shortcut that looks like a legitimate file. It tries to lure you into opening it and running other malware.
It is installed on your PC by a variant of the Ransom:Win32/Reveton family of ransomware. This family can lock your PC and demand payment of a fine.
Our ransomware FAQ page has more information on this type of threat.
The trend towards increasingly sophisticated malware behavior, highlighted by the use of exploits and other attack vectors, makes older platforms so much more susceptible to ransomware attacks. From June to November 2017, Windows 7 devices were 3.4 times more likely to encounter ransomware compared to Windows 10 devices.
Read our latest report: A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017.