When the WannaCry ransomware hit, many users were scrambling for fixes — but some of the proffered solutions were just more malware. Security experts recommend that companies stick with their existing security vendors and established update processes. Some scammers will even try to sell patches, said Cathie Brown, VP of governance, risk and compliance at Richmond, Vir.-based technology consulting firm Impact Makers, Inc. “Just like ransomware, its easy to code and spread a fake fix it can quickly become profitable””]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3197678/be-wary-of-fake-wannacry-fixes.html