Ransomware Research
PUBG Ransomware
PUBG is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PUBG
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
How PUBG Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
PUBG modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..PUBGRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PUBG displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PUBG ransomware:
PUBG.binPUBG.exePUBG_Ransomware.exetmp2A4A.tmp.exemyfile.execopy.exePUBG ransomwarePUBG_Ransomware_Special_999Hours.exe
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About This Analysis
This PUBG 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 PUBG.
Last updated: July 30, 2025