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Sometimes in early 2025, Cyraxx was tricked by trolls to install a backdoor and | Sometimes in early 2025, Cyraxx was tricked by trolls to install a backdoor and the infamous MEMZ Trojan Malware onto his gaming PC, allowing them to coordinate DDoS attacks and dig up previously unknown information about him. | ||
On March 21st, a buddy-troll approached Cyraxx proposing to help him getting rid of the malware.<ref>https://rumble.com/v6r0tio-cyraxx-nukes-his-own-pc.-3212025..html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_v</ref> The buddy-troll then instructs Cyraxx to repeatedly flash his BiOS to "cleanse" it. Flashing is a firmware update procedure which is usually done to fix bugs, but is otherwise not recommended as it can permanently damage the motherboard if done incorrectly. Just as planned, Cyraxx ends up bricking the motherboard of his PC, preventing it from booting up. While this can be fixed, it is extremely unlikely that Cyraxx has the technical know-how to restore his PC, let alone the financial means to buy new parts or a new system. | On March 21st, a buddy-troll approached Cyraxx proposing to help him getting rid of the malware.<ref>https://rumble.com/v6r0tio-cyraxx-nukes-his-own-pc.-3212025..html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_v</ref> The buddy-troll then instructs Cyraxx to repeatedly flash his BiOS to "cleanse" it. Flashing is a firmware update procedure which is usually done to fix bugs, but is otherwise not recommended as it can permanently damage the motherboard if done incorrectly. Just as planned, Cyraxx ends up bricking the motherboard of his PC, preventing it from booting up. While this can be fixed, it is extremely unlikely that Cyraxx has the technical know-how to restore his PC, let alone the financial means to buy new parts or a new system. | ||