Ransomware Research
PewDiePie Ransomware
PewDiePie is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PewDiePie
- First Seen
- December 1, 2018
How PewDiePie Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C
File Encryption Patterns
PewDiePie modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..PewDiePieRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PewDiePie displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PewDiePie ransomware:
PewDiePie.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This PewDiePie ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like PewDiePie.
Last updated: July 30, 2025