In the year 2000, a highly destructive computer worm known as the "ILOVEYOU" virus emerged. It spread through email with the subject line "ILOVEYOU" and an attachment named "LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.txt.vbs." When users opened the attachment, the worm overwrote files, stole passwords, and sent itself to all contacts in the victim's address book, causing widespread disruption. It affected millions of computers globally, leading to an estimated $15 billion in damages. The virus exploited human curiosity and trust, making it a notorious example of social engineering.

The source code for this infamous malware was incorporated in multiple ways in this audiovisual work, including being used as a seed for randomized glitches throughout the piece. A custom-coded Python script was used to generate all visualizations. All sound design and production were performed by XERBEROS.

loveletter

The X-3RB Overwatch Drone: an enigma in the skies, armed with an arsenal of zero-day exploits. It appears without warning, a silent silhouette on the horizon, weaving through cityscapes with mechanical precision. No country claims it, no organization admits to its design. Governments plead ignorance to its existence, as networks falter in its wake and devices fold into its botnet army.

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The Key of G Major resonates with untold power. A melody of creation or a dirge of destruction, its fate rests with the wielder.

Key of G Major

The omnipresent surveillance state is watching. They collect your data. They track your every move. They backdoor your software... all under the veil of security. In a world where every action is observed and cataloged, "beholder" serves as a reminder of the cost of convenience and the fragility of privacy.

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One of the most infamous computer worms in history, Conficker was first identified in 2008, infecting millions of systems globally. By exploiting a critical Windows vulnerability (MS08-067), it created one of the largest botnets ever seen. 

This artwork integrates decompiled Conficker assembly instructions, visualized through a custom script. 

All sound design and production by XERBEROS.

such a fickle construct

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The Key of C Minor holds a shadowed allure. A lament of sorrow or a hymn of resilience, its true purpose lies in the hands of its keeper.

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