Some works of art are known for their complex background. However, few of them can pose a danger to the owner. The exception to these rules is the Persistence of Chaos project, which was created by artist Guo O Dong. An unusual work of art is a laptop, which contains six of the most dangerous malware in the world. The object poses no danger unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or use a USB external storage device.
Such a peculiar work of art was created with the aim of demonstrating the abstract threats to the real world created in the digital world. According to the artist, many people mistakenly believe that things that happen in the digital world are not capable of having a direct impact on their lives. He notes that dangerous malware that affects urban infrastructure can cause direct harm to humans.
Six viruses, which were selected based on their economic impact, were enclosed in a 10,2-inch Samsung NC10-14GB laptop. Among other things, there was a place for the ILOVEYOU virus, which was distributed by e-mail in the form of "love letters" in 2000, as well as the infamous WannaCry ransomware that caused massive damage to computer systems around the world in 2017. By some estimates, the combined financial impact of the six viruses is approximately $95 billion.
An unusual work of art was created by order of the company DeepInstinct, which works in the field of cybersecurity. The laptop is put up for auction, where its price is already $ 1,2 million. You can watch the dangerous laptop in real time online .
Source: 3dnews.ru