In a bold development that puts both cybersecurity experts and wannabe Shakespearean villains on high alert, the latest ransomware dubbed ‘PromptLock’ has emerged from the depths of AI research labs. Created using OpenAI’s gpt-oss:20b model, this ransomware is not only encrypting your files but also crafting sonnets about it.

Gone are the days when hackers had to type out mundane ransom notes demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for your data. With PromptLock, it’s all about adding a touch of literary flair. Victims can now enjoy beautifully composed stanzas detailing exactly why their files are locked, how hackers are just misunderstood poets at heart, and the whimsical nature of digital crime.

Written in Golang and utilizing the Ollama API, PromptLock generates malicious Lua scripts in real-time, merging the worlds of cybersecurity and creative writing. The AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a co-conspirator with a literary streak, waiting in the shadows to critique your spelling before it encrypts your system. Because if you’re going to be extorted, it might as well be in iambic pentameter.