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[[Desktop Dave]] is thought to be the digital avatar of a man living in the United States who has appeared on thousands of personal computer desktops and wrought havoc on countless devices since 2020. He is said to be a mysterious figure who is capable of manipulating the functions of a computer or other digital device. His primary MO is to hijack a user's computer, resulting in the user being locked out of their own device. He is also said to be able to delete files, move files around, and even steal personal information. He is believed to be a man in his mid-30s and the creator of a malicious malware program known as "DaveLocker". He is also believed to be responsible for dozens of ransomware attacks. | [[Desktop Dave]] is thought to be the digital avatar of a man living in the United States who has appeared on thousands of personal computer desktops and wrought havoc on countless devices since 2020. He is said to be a mysterious figure who is capable of manipulating the functions of a computer or other digital device. His primary MO is to hijack a user's computer, resulting in the user being locked out of their own device. He is also said to be able to delete files, move files around, and even steal personal information. He is believed to be a man in his mid-30s and the creator of a malicious malware program known as "DaveLocker". He is also believed to be responsible for dozens of ransomware attacks. | ||
[https://youtu.be/vu8sVuuzo04 A video featuring one of Desktop Dave's hacking events] went viral in 2020 which depicts Dave walking a user through a fictional game before incapacitating their device using dirty hacking tricks. The | [https://youtu.be/vu8sVuuzo04 A video featuring one of Desktop Dave's hacking events] went viral in 2020 which depicts Dave walking a user through a fictional game before incapacitating their device using dirty hacking tricks. The screen capture video was sold to [[MeMoreTV]] by an anonymous user and posted on the [[Skeleton Realm]] Youtube Channel to help spread awareness about Dave and hopefully "...show the public what Dave's method's look like up close in order to help people better recognize if and when they are being attacked by Dave." | ||
Dave is an example of the complex and pervasive threats to online security and privacy. He has been the subject of numerous news articles, leading to increased awareness and a heightened level of security for many users. | Dave is an example of the complex and pervasive threats to online security and privacy. He has been the subject of numerous news articles, leading to increased awareness and a heightened level of security for many users. | ||