Big Head Ransomware Distributed Via Malicious Ads Disguised As Windows Update Alerts

Researchers in the field of cybersecurity have analyzed a newly discovered ransomware called 'Big Head,' which appears to be propagated through malvertising campaigns promoting counterfeit Windows updates and Microsoft Word installers. Fortinet, a cybersecurity firm, has examined two samples of the malware to understand its method of infection and execution. Trend Micro has now released a technical report on Big Head, asserting that all three sampled variants originate from a single operator who is likely experimenting with diverse methods to enhance their attack strategies. Read more...