What is ransomware?

It is a type of malware virus such as Reveton that may penetrate your operating system during your clicks on various websites or spam mails. A ransomware can do many things to your computer that include encrypting your files, folders, media etc., locking you out of your computer and modifying your operating system’s operational sequence that will trouble your interface while you interact with the PC.

Introduction to Reveton Ransomware

It can be referred to as a virus that will infect your computer system by the moment it enters. It will lock you out and a note will be displayed on your computer screen seeking ransom in exchange of lock removal.

A lock screen will display on your screen. The content in the message will claim to be a communication with the intelligence/ judicial agency of your country. It will claim to have you locked out of your computer system. Following which there will be a ransom that has to be paid to the developers via encrypted mail-address that they provide us with. Until you pay the ransom they asked, in form of gift vouchers or other payment coupons, you will be barred from entering into your system.

The developers of these virus programs are smart to give the user a selected email to reply. This smartness makes them untraceable and hence, they continue to keep on doing this treacherous act.

Detect Reveton Virus

The message that is displayed on the fabricated lock screen will accuse you of breaking laws regarding the use of porn websites. It may also accuse you of downloading copyrighted material or distributing them. Following this allegation they will threaten you to pay the fine or else face trial or even go to jail. To pay the fine they will recommend you to purchase gift cards or payment vouchers and give them the coupon’s identification number.

Threat Summary     

Threat Behavior

While you visit various websites or click on certain spam mails this virus enters your computer and will infect its functioning in the following manner:

• A screen locker will be displayed on your screen by the moment you log into your Windows. It will pretend to be an encryption by government agency. The ransom-note will further state that a fine must be paid for some unauthorized or excessive downloading copyrighted material.
• The message will display the name of the law enforcement agency depending upon the computer’s IP address.

Distribution of Revton!

It is distributed by various methods such as:

• Third-party downloads
• Compromised websites or servers
• Spam mails

How to remove Reveton Virus

Reveton virus can be removed from your system by following these two steps:

1. Restarting your system in Safe Mode with Networking
2. Restoring your system files and settings

1.  Start in Safe Mode with Networking-

To restart the system to Safe Mode with Networking,  if already switched ON then follow the below steps:

2. Restore your system files and settings

Tips to prevent your computer system from getting infected –

1. Keeping the Operating System Updated- In order to remain protected and avoid such infections, it is recommended to keep your Operating System updated by enabling the automatic update on your system. The systems with outdated or older versions of Operating System become an easy target for the attackers.
2. Resist clicking on spam emails – One of the major techniques used for malware distribution is forwarding spam emails to the user. The system gets infected as soon as the user clicks on the attachment. These mails appear to be genuine, so be aware and resist falling for these tricks.
3. Keep an eye on third party installations- It is quite important that you take due care while installing any third party applications for they are major source of such infections. Such malware programs come bundled with the free applications thereby requiring the user to remain cautious.
4. Regular periodical backup- In order to keep your data and files safe, it is recommended to take regular back up of all your data and files either on an external drive or cloud.
5. Use Anti-Virus Protection- We strongly recommend the use of antivirus protection/internet security in your PC like Hitman Pro and Vipre so that it remains safe.
6. Enable the Ad Blocker/Popup Blocker in your browser- Enabling the popup blocker/ ad blocker in your chosen browser will help you to stay protected from annoying adware.

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