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Updated on Jan 10, 2018

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.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Jan 10, 2018

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.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Feb 29, 2012
Trojan:Win32/Reveton.B is a malicious program that is unable to spread of its own accord. It may perform a number of actions of an attacker's choice on an affected computer.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 09, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Dec 27, 2013
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Updated on Oct 30, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 10, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Feb 24, 2015
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 04, 2017
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 25, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 22, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Dec 27, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 25, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 03, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 29, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 09, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Nov 17, 2017
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 21, 2013
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Updated on Jun 07, 2013
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Updated on Nov 26, 2014
Alert level: severe