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SCP079 Ransomware


Multiple attempts at recovering SCP-079 prove unsuccessful as ransomware wreaks havoc.
Head scientist Dr. ████ Wilson currently leading investigation concerning events that took place June 8th. 2019

Scientists are yet to reaquire control over SCP-079


Events of June 8th leading up to the catastrophe:
  • 07:34 AM - Dr. Johnson enters containment chamber for daily inspection

  • 08:01 AM - Guards outside the containment chamber attempts establish communications with Dr. Johnson. All attempts prove unsuccessful

  • 08:18 AM - Head Scientist Dr. Wilson is summoned to open the containment chamber

  • 08:19 AM - As Dr. Wilson & guards enter the chamber, they find Dr. Johnson staring intensively at the screen. Once he realizes he is not alone anymore, he abruptly disconnects the power

  • 08:36 AM - While Dr. Johnson is beeing escorted away for questioning, attempts are made to restore power to SCP-079

  • 08:42 AM - Dr. Wilson successfully restores power to the SCP-079

  • 08:46 AM - Dr. Wilson is faced with a post-boot prompt, displaying a "pirate skull", demanding a ransom of an undisclosed sum to unlock

  • 08:58 AM - Facility manager A. R. Korat is contacted and briefed on the situation

The former Dr. ████ Johnson has been suspended and is currently under investigation. It is belived that he was using SCP-079 for his own personal gain, which is strictly prohibited in the facility.
Investigators are yet to uncover how SCP-079 was infected, but they suspect shady gambling sites or downloading of adult content, or both.

The 05 council is yet to deceide the fate of Dr. Johnson

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Evan, 12.07.2019