The Persistence of Chaos
The Persistence of Chaos is a laptop that contains the six of the most dangerous computer viruses. The laptop was created by the collective MSCHF and artist Guo O Dong.[1]
Description and reception[]
The technical basis was a Samsung NC10 netbook from 2008. This computer is equipped with Windows XP and was deliberately infected with the biggest viruses, worms, and malware, which have caused US$95 billion in financial damages; the ILOVEYOU virus, Mydoom worm, Sobig worm, WannaCry ransomware, DarkTequila malware, and BlackEnergy malware.[1]
The laptop was marketed through the artist's own website and was auctioned off as a work of art for US$1,345,000.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Vincent, James (May 25, 2019). "A laptop filled with six of the world's most dangerous viruses is on sale for more than $1 million". The Verge. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Fisher, C. (May 27, 2019). "Auction for a laptop full of malware closes at $1.3 million". Engadget. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
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