Magniber Ransomware Tricking Users via Fake Windows 10 Updates

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Security analysts have unearthed a new ransomware campaign targeting Windows systems. Malicious actors are using fake Windows 10 updates to spread the Magniber ransomware strain. 

Since April 27, users around the world have been posting their stories on the BleepingComputer forum seeking a solution. According to the publication, these fake Windows 10 updates are being distributed under multiple names such as Win10.0_System_Upgrade_Software.msi and Security_Upgrade_Software_Win10.0.msi via platforms such as pirated sites, posing as legitimate cumulative or security updates.

Aside from these files, there also are other fake knowledge-based articles on Microsoft that can install the Magniber ransomware: 

• System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB47287134.msi 
• System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB82260712.msi 
• System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB18062410

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