"One Big Head ransomware variant displays a fake Windows Update, potentially indicating that the ransomware was also distributed as a fake Windows Update," Fortinet researchers said at the time. "One of the variants has a Microsoft Word icon and was likely distributed as counterfeit software."

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Beware of Big Head Ransomware: Spreading Through Fake Windows Updates

Protect your systems against Big Head ransomware's diverse attack vectors! It's not just about encryption—it also incorporates a file infector.

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