Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

The threat is a detection for shortcut files (LNK) created by variants of the Ransom:Win32/Reveton family of ransomware, which lock your computer and demand you pay a fine.

It's likely your PC has also been infected with other malware from the Ransom:Win32/Reveton family.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Ransom:Win32/Reveton.F is a member of the Reveton family of ransomware programs that targets users from certain countries. The threat locks your PC and displays 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.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

This threat locks your PC and displays a full-screen message, commonly called a "lock screen". If this threat asks you to pay a fee or fine, don't pay it. The message is a fraud.

It pretends to be from your local police force and tries to scare you into paying a fine to unlock your PC.

It's likely your PC has also been infected with other malware from the Win32/Reveton family.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Win32/Reveton is a family of ransomware that targets users from certain countries. It locks your PC and displays a localized webpage that covers your desktop and demands the payment of a fine for the supposed possession of illicit material.

PWS:Win32/Reveton.B extends the Reveton family’s functionality by stealing sensitive information and sending it to a remote attacker. It targets passwords for a number of file downloaders, remote control applications, FTP, poker, chat and e-mail clients. It can also steal passwords stored by browsers and in protected storage. It is used by Ransom:Win32/Reveton.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Ransom:Win32/Reveton.Q is a ransomware threat that locks your PC and displays a webpage that covers your desktop. This webpage demands that you pay a fine for the supposed possession of illicit material. It is a member of the Win32/Reveton family of ransomware.

The threat might make lasting changes to your PC that make it difficult for you to download, install, run, or update your virus protection. For specific recovery information, please see the Additional recovery instructions in this entry.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Ransom:JS/Reveton.A is a JavaScript file that uses a legitimate system file to launch the dropper component of the ransomware family Ransom:Win32/Reveton.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Ransom:Win32/Reveton.P is a ransomware trojan that targets users from certain countries. It locks your PC and displays a localized webpage that demands the payment of a fine for the supposed violation of a law.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Ransom:Win32/Reveton.N is ransomware that demands a fine for the supposed possession of illicit material or unauthorized online activities. It displays a full screen image, localized according to your location, with payment instructions. Read more about ransomware on our Ransomware page.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Ransom:Win32/Reveton.F!lnk is a detection for shortcut files (LNK) created by a variant of the Win32/Reveton family. If your PC is detected with this threat, then it is likely that you have also been infected by Ransom:Win32/Reveton.F.

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.

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.

Typically, these threats get onto your PC during a drive-by download attack. They can also be installed when you visit a compromised or hacked webpage.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

Reveton.gen!C is a ransomware that is usually installed through a drive-by download. It displays an image that prevents you for accessing your desktop, and asks for a fine for you to regain access.

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.

Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

This ransomware locks your PC and shows you a message that covers your desktop. The message claims to be from a local law enforcement agency and demands you pay a fee because illicit material has supposedly been found in your PC.

If this threat is detected on your PC it is likely your PC is also infected with other malware from the Ransom:Win32/Reveton family.

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.