MalwareHunterTeam has discovered a new malware that calls itself "PUBG Ransomware". It locks your files and gives you two options of decrypting them -- Play PUBG for one hour, or enter the restore code. Looking at how PUBG Ransomware actually works, it's not really intended to be a harmful piece of malware, and is better suited to be called jokeware. Read more in our articles including "This malware encrypts your files unless you play PUBG" and "GCash parent company Mynt plans IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange".
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Jun 17, 2026MalwareHunterTeam has discovered a new malware that calls itself "PUBG Ransomware". It locks your files and gives you two options of decrypting them -- Play PUBG for one hour, or enter the restore code.
Looking at how PUBG Ransomware actually works, it's not really intended to be a harmful piece of malware, and is better suited to be called jokeware.
Our coverage of pubg virus includes: "This malware encrypts your files unless you play PUBG"; "GCash parent company Mynt plans IPO on Philippine Stock Exchange"; "Garmin launches Forerunner 70 and 170 in PH, introduces Garmin Pay and announces 2026 Garmin Run". Each article provides unique insights and information.