Trojan:Win32/Reveton
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This threat locks your PC and displays a full-screen message, commonly called a "lock screen".
It pretends to be from the FBI or a national police force and tries to scare you into paying a fine to unlock your PC.
See the Win32/Reveton family description for more information.
You can also read more about this type of malware on our ransomware page.
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.C
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
It's a trojan that changes your Internet Explorer settings and connects to certain servers. It can also display a fake warning that pretends to be from a legitimate institution. The full-screen window covers all other windows, and prevents you from accessing your desktop. It demands that you pay a fine to regain access to your PC.
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.