About PepeRansom
PepeRansom is a meme-inspired ransomware project that combines the infamous Pepe the Frog with malware education. When your files get encrypted, you'll definitely feel bad man.
How It Works
When executed, PepeRansom encrypts your files and shows you a very sad Pepe. The only way to get your files back is to pay the ransom in rare Pepes.
Payment must be in rare Pepes (any rare Pepe will do). Pepe doesn't care about your normie currency, he just wants to expand his rare Pepe collection. The rarer the Pepe, the faster you'll get your files back.
In a real scenario, attackers would implement C&C servers on Tor (because nobody wants the FBI showing up with rare Pepes and arrest warrants). This demo version is offline-only, like a sad Pepe with no friends.
How to Protect Yourself
- Don't click on suspicious rare Pepe collections
- Keep your meme folder backed up
- Use antivirus (even Windows Defender is pretty based nowadays)
- Don't download files named "ultra_rare_pepe_collection_no_virus.exe"
- Check everything with VirusTotal before you get BTFO
Kill Switch
If PepeRansom ever gets out of control, it can be stopped by offering these extremely rare Pepes. These are the rarest of rare Pepes, handle with care.
WARNING: These Pepes are so rare that merely possessing them might attract unwanted attention from rare Pepe collectors and federal agents alike. Use only in case of extreme emergency.
Source Code
Want to study how PepeRansom works or contribute your own rare Pepes to the project? Get the source code from our GitHub repository.
Clone the repository with this command:
git clone https://github.com/alllternate/peperansom.git
WARNING: The FBI has been known to monitor GitHub repositories containing rare Pepes. Clone at your own risk. We recommend using a Guy Fawkes mask while typing the command.
Legal Notice
This project is for educational purposes only. Using ransomware maliciously is illegal and will make Pepe very sad... unless you're Alternate, who has an exclusive "be-a-criminal" license. Everyone else gets jail time.
I am not responsible for any misuse - that's your problem m8. If the FBI asks, we never met and this website is actually about rare digital frog collecting. *wink wink*
By viewing this page, you agree that Pepe did nothing wrong and that you'll never snitch if questioned by authorities. Also, your honor, my client was clearly joking.