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Sometime 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. | Sometime 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 flash the BiOS whilst simultaneously rebooting his PC. Flashing is a firmware update procedure 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 flash the BiOS whilst simultaneously rebooting his PC. Flashing is a firmware update procedure which can cause irreparable damage to the motherboard if performed incorrectly. Just as planned, Cyraxx corrupts his BiOS, preventing his PC from booting. 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 == | == House bricking == | ||