PewDiePie hackers might permanently lock users\u2019 files if T-Series wins PewDiePie, YouTube \/ PYMNTS.com \/ T-SeriesYouTuber Felix \u2018PewDiePie\u2019 Kjellberg has seen support from across the globe in his ongoing battle against Bollywood label T-Series \u2013 most notably, from hackers. While a few pro-PewDiePie hackers have infiltrated printers, Smart TVs, and even Chromecasts in an attempt to boost his subscriber count, more recent offenders may be taking the race too far. According to investigative reports from ZDNet and Tubefilter, two separate hackers have created ransomware that secretly lock users\u2019 files until they subscribe to PewDiePie\u2019s channel. One of the viruses, simply named \u2018PewDiePie Ransomware,\u2019 does not contain \u201ccrucial encryption keys\u201d \u2013 meaning that even the program\u2019s creator would be unable to unlock users\u2019 files, should their computer become infected. While this initial virus began spreading in December 2018, another ransomware program has taken hold more recently in March 2019. “”PewDiePie”” ransomware sample: https:\/\/t.co\/enxLkVXQJp It’s ShellLocker. And looking at that targeted extension, probably just a joke or something\u2026 :thinking_face:@BleepinComputer @demonslay335 pic.twitter.com\/avFgMrcdyY\u2014 MalwareHunterTeam (@malwrhunterteam) December 17, 2018 Dubbed \u2018PewCrypt,\u2019 the malware will continue to lock users\u2019 files until PewDiePie reaches his 100 million subscriber goal, even after they subscribe. While \u2018PewCrypt\u2019 contains an encryption key and is fully reversible, there is an unfortunate catch; should T-Series reach the 100 million milestone before PewDiePie, the program will delete the key, thus locking users\u2019 information for good. I made this whilst learning java :joyful:I hope I didn’t cause to much of an issue for anyone. Here is the decryption tool: https:\/\/t.co\/2hkUIsLRxv its command line based. Keep up to good work \u2014 __JustMe__ (@JustMe79194181) February 25, 2019 The creator of \u2018PewCrypt\u2019 later released a statement following the virus\u2019s spread, stating that the malware wasn\u2019t made maliciously \u2013 and even gave out instructions on how to reverse the program in a cheeky Tweet shortly thereafter. PewDiePie\u2019s race with T-Series continues to grow more and more intense, after the label surpassed Kjellberg a number of times in late March. Despite this development, PewDiePie continues to hold his top spot on YouTube, thanks to his dedicated fanbase \u2013 including the hackers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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