PUBG Ransomware

This is probably the only ransomware I know of off the top of my head that doesn't ask for money..
Remove access key, increase the play timer and rip Fortnite players lol
What do you guys think about this?
https://kotaku.com/theres-a-new-malware-that-locks-your-files-unless-you-p-1825148822

 

This is honestly one of the most pathetic and idiotic things a person has ever done. You're given the ability to create ransomware, could have the potential to make actual money and then you go and contribute to a petty video game debate for ten year olds. Whoever created this should be ashamed. It's just stupid anyway. Force you to play a game just to use your computer? Just dumb.

 

how do I know this link isn't ransomware? ()_()

 

linux computer to the rescue! you good its just a trashy news site

 

sometimes I wonder if god ever regrets his decisions

this is one of those times ya know

For real though, this is a waste of time. Instead of actually earning money this kid makes you play a game.

Please make a Linux vs windows vs apple thread; you have a Linux so I know you already want to convert us.

 

xd no its a trashy cromebook, im a staunch windows guy.

 

It's a reasonable thing to do I would say.
It's kind of like a game in itself, just play pubg and get your stuff back. It's all in good humor: they even give a code for you to unlock it if you don't have time to play pubg, plus it only encrypts files that are on the desktop.

I'm pretty sure that taking money from people is sort of kinda morally wrong, and carries much heavier legal charges than this does. Plus, this is like saying an elaborate prank trap is pathetic cause it doesn't actually hurt the person involved. It's clearly for laughs, not for personal gain or to cause damage.