A screenshot of SCP-XXXX-1 on a computer running Windows 10.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored on a standard isolated storage drive in the Low-Risk Containment section of Site-15. Testing is to be conducted using a dedicated laboratory computer, which must undergo full erasure after testing is complete. Experiments involving duplication or de-compilation require the submission of Form XXXX-DB-01 to Site-15 Command.
All access to SCP-XXXX in its active configuration is to be conducted by at least two researchers, at least one of whom must have security clearance Level 2 or higher. Due to the effects of SCP-XXXX, it is strongly recommended that direct interaction be conducted only by D-Class personnel. Should test procedures require a member of research staff to interact directly with SCP-XXXX, it is recommended that researchers be equipped with Class-A amnestics, as immediate application has been found somewhat effective in countering SCP-XXXX’s effects.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a computer program named holistiic.exe [sic]. In its active configuration, it is 8.1 MB in size; it is also capable of compressing itself into a self-extracting, encrypted archive format (“holistiic.exe.rch”) of size 2.5 MB, which can be decrypted using the password “[REDACTED].” To execute, SCP-XXXX must be installed on a computer with at least 12 MB of RAM, running Windows 95 or higher.
When run, SCP-XXXX will briefly display a welcome screen with the title “Holistic Security Solutions by ██████, Version 0.3.11." After the welcome screen has been displayed, a window will spawn, featuring a menu of buttons displaying options related to computer security, as well as a larger button labeled “NEW Neural Optimizer (BETA)” (SCP-XXXX-1). If SCP-XXXX-1 has not yet been used, selection of any other button will initiate an optimization of the computer on which it is installed, corresponding to its label (See Testing Log XXXX-01).
SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties become apparent when a user clicks on SCP-XXXX-1. When this occurs, the computer screen will turn black for roughly three seconds, then display between 21 and 55 fractal images (SCP-XXXX-1-A, i-lv), at a rate of approximately two images per second. Exposure to SCP-XXXX-1-A causes immediate tonic-clonic seizures in approximately 60% of viewers, including all subjects with a history of epilepsy or severe migraines. The remaining cases result in the viewer becoming an instance of SCP-XXXX-2.
SCP-XXXX-2 refers to users who have been exposed to SCP-XXXX-1-A without experiencing seizures. Immediately after viewing SCP-XXXX-1-A, instances of SCP-XXXX-2 will become catatonic for a period roughly corresponding to the time for which they were exposed (typically 10-30 seconds). After emerging from catatonia, instances of SCP-XXXX-2 are able to function normally, except for a marked compulsion to maintain visual contact with SCP-XXXX-1 until the program's instance is terminated. During this time, selecting any of the other buttons will cause anomalous mental effects to manifest in SCP-XXXX-2.
Selected Testing Logs:
In the following tests, the subject did not click on SCP-XXXX-1.
Test No. |
Subject |
Selection |
Results |
01‑01 |
D‑28657 |
Defragment |
The computer underwent a disk defragmentation procedure lasting 610 seconds. Performance was marginally improved. |
01‑03 |
D‑28657 |
Virus Scan |
The computer was scanned for malicious programs. No such programs were found, but several unaltered system files were marked as malicious and "quarantined," causing the system to become unstable and eventually crash. |
01‑04 |
D‑28657 |
Virus Scan |
Before testing, the computer was deliberately infected with a common piece of malicious software, selected for its recognizability to popular commercial antivirus programs. Said software was located and quarantined. As in Test 01-03, innocuous system files were also targeted, resulting in instability and crash. |
01‑07 |
D‑28657 |
Firewall |
The computer reported that the firewall was activated. No further changes were noted. |
01‑08 |
D‑28657 |
Firewall |
Before testing, the computer was connected via ethernet to a simulated internet connection running on another isolated machine. Immediately upon activation of the firewall, the computer reported an "Intruson [sic] Attempt" and severed its connection with the other machine. Attempts to reconnect while the firewall was activated were unsuccessful. |
01‑12 |
D‑28657 |
Security Report |
The computer displayed a "Please Wait" message for 987 seconds. It then displayed a security report claiming that the computer was "Heavily Corupted [sic]" and recommending that the system be restored from backup. The computer was tested with another commercial antivirus product; no such corruption was found. |
01‑15 |
D‑28657 |
Backup |
SCP-XXXX attempted to create a new hard-drive partition and copy to it the entire contents of the current hard drive. This process took 2584 seconds, during which time subject D-28657 expressed boredom and requested permission to leave the testing area (request was denied). After the above time had elapsed, the system was examined, revealing systemic corruption of files in both the backup partition and the original file system. |
In the following tests, all subjects had first selected SCP-XXXX-1, and successfully become instances of SCP-XXXX-2.
Test No. |
Subject |
Selection |
Results |
02‑02 |
D‑28657 |
Defragment |
Upon selection of the "Defragment" button, the subject briefly complained of an acute headache before reporting that the pain had abruptly stopped. Upon debriefing, the subject reported greater clarity of thought than previously. Further testing revealed a small but significant increase in the subject's short-term memory recall and global cognitive function. |
02‑03 |
D‑28657 |
Virus Scan |
Several seconds after selecting the "Virus Scan" button, the subject began to express distress, complaining of hearing voices. Subject repeatedly requested assistance; assistance was deferred until testing was complete. After 144 seconds, subject collapsed and underwent a major seizure, followed by a period of unconsciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, subject was found to be unable to walk. Subject remanded to infirmary and administered Class-A amnestic; partial motor function was recovered after several days. |
02‑04 |
D‑10946 |
Virus Scan |
Shortly after selecting the "Virus Scan" button, subject collapsed and entered a vegetative state. Subject remanded to infirmary; efforts to recover were unsuccessful. Subject terminated. |
02‑09 |
D‑46368 |
Firewall |
Immediately upon pressing the "Firewall" button, subject proceeded to express extreme distress. Researchers attempted to calm subject, who was unresponsive to both visual and auditory signals. Subject's vocalizations at the time indicated that the subject was unable to see or hear, as well as possibly experiencing other mental distress. Subject subdued and remanded to infirmary; despite administration of amnestics, subject did not recover sensory function. |
02‑13 |
D‑17711 |
Security Report |
Immediately upon pressing the "Security Report" button, the subject vocally expressed concern that he was "corrupt." This appeared to cause the subject consternation, and before personnel were able to restrain him, he had proceeded to press the "Backup" button (See Test No. 13a). |
02‑13a |
D‑17711 |
Backup |
[DATA EXPUNGED] Subject(s) terminated. |
Note: Further testing is, at the moment, deemed unnecessary. —Dr. Prior