Malware News Minecraft & CS:GO Ransomware Strive For Media Attention

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/minecraft-and-cs-go-ransomware-strive-for-media-attention/

When ransomware developers achieve huge media buzz like we saw with the PUBG Ransomware, it is not surprising to see other developers creating copycats. This is the case with two new in-development ransomware programs, if we can even call them that, for both Minecraft and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO).
Discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, neither of these programs actually encrypt any files on the computer. Instead they just display a Window that waits for a particular game related program to launch. Due to their limited functionality, I wouldn't even call them ransomware if it wasn't for the title that they used in the Window.
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Ransomware is not a joke

As much as people may find it funny to create programs like this, ransomware is not a joke. Too many businesses and people are harmed by these types of infections and to create this type of program for "educational" purposes or to impress your friends is just irresponsible.

Forget about the fact that someone may accidentally run it and have no idea what to do afterwards, it could have serious legal ramifications for the creator. If a joke ransomware is accidentally, or purposely, installed to a machine and they file a complaint with law enforcement, your little joke may land you in jail.
Be smart people. Don't create malware for educational and joke purposes. No good can come out of it.