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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. | ||
== House bricking == | |||
On his 35th birthday, Cyraxx recieved an Xbox from a mysterious donor through the mail. However, the Xbox was rigged to trip the circuit breaker of the house. Despite the consequences of this prank being limited to a 5 minutes power outage, Cyraxx claimed that it was a failed bombing attempt and yet another attempt by the trolls to kill him. | |||
== The post-brickening == | == The post-brickening == | ||