Security researchers have dissected a recently emerged ransomware strain named ‘Big Head’ that may be spreading through malvertising that promotes fake Windows updates and Microsoft Word installers.

Two samples of the malware have been analyzed before by cybersecurity company Fortinet, who looked at the infection vector and how the malware executes.

Today, Trend Micro published a technical report on Big Head that claiming that both variants and a third they sampled originate from a single operator who is likely experimenting with different approaches to optimize their attacks.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-big-head-ransomware-displays-fake-windows-update-alert/