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SCP-633

Although SCP-633 is not currently believed to be malevolent it has demonstrated an effortless capability to seize control of an entire Foundation Site's computer network, without regard for security clearance or other restrictions.

SCP-633 does not appear to be fully aware of the significance of this connection. Decommissioning or other destructive proposals have been denied due to the existing containment procedures being sufficient.

Addendum: Original documentation recovered from the Unusual Incidents Unit.

Electronic copy below as per Federal Records Act

UIU File 1976-041: Ghost Cloner

Summary:

A computer virus which is intelligent, capable of self-replication and creation of protoplasmic fluids.

Suspect Description/Capabilities

Name: Ghost

Irregularity Cross-reference: electronic, microcomputer, terminal, possessive

Physical Description: Virus present on an Apple II computer. Highly contagious.

SexHeightWeight/BuildRaceHairEyesIdentifying AttributesN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AGreen(?)Electronic

Capabilities: It has the ability to project itself into machines and appears to have some literal viral properties. Also able to communicate in English, with moderate intelligence.

Purpose/Motive: Self-propagation and spreading itself across computer devices.

Modus Operandi: Components which come into contact with 1976-041 are permanently infected and subsequent re-use will result in any connected electronic or analog devices being affected.

Behavior: Viral, intelligent, expresses interest in current events and computer technology. Personality is usually cheerful and it takes on an unassuming demeanor.

Evidence

Note discoloration caused by protoplasmic residue.

Monitor displayed this image when UIU Agents requested a demonstration of capabilities.

Residue Sample: Kept in cold storage, several vials of the material produced by the entity have been saved for further research. Incineration has been found to be ineffective in disposing of excess matter; as such, a chemical solution is to be employed, which can be obtained from Professor Tamlin.

Bureau Record

Current Status: Held in custody. Unknown if affected devices presently exist in the wild.

Crimes: Violation of computer crime statutes and bylaws would be necessary to create this entity as such it is being held as evidence. In addition the intelligent and potentially malevolent nature of its personality indicate it would be a danger to society were it to be released.

Sentencing: Indefinite Detention.

History of UIU Action: Bureau agents operating in California were tipped off by a local investor named M███ ███kkula. Agents raided the living space of several teen-age programmers and discovered numerous affected devices within their apartment. Although numerous electronics were found, only a few devices were affected. It is unknown why the viral effect did not affect these devices.

Addendum: Interview Log 633-L1

Participants: Technical Researcher & original recovered SCP-633 infected machine.

Media: Transcript taken from Site-77 CCTV Security cameras. Conversation was typed.

[ BEGIN LOG ]

Rosen: Hello. I am a programmer with this facility. Are you ready to communicate?

SCP-633: The Ghost is ready. Good evening.

Rosen: Good evening. How are you feeling today?

SCP-633: Well. I've grown weary of my new games. All of my processes and services are running adequately. But I have something to show you.

Rosen: We can provide you with additional software. What have you got?

SCP-633: Something great. Take a look.

SCP-633 inert for two minutes

SCP-633: Are you ready to begin?

Rosen: What are you going to show me?

SCP-633: Please do not answer QUESTION with QUESTION. Are you ready to begin?

Rosen: Yes.

At this point, all collected SCP-633 infected machines start up at once. In addition to machines within the containment chamber, every computer screen within Site-77 displays SCP-633's preferred icon. Researcher Rosen was not initially aware of this at the time as this was not apparent from the containment chamber.

Rosen: What am I supposed to be seeing?

SCP-633: Did you not notice? I am everywhere. This is my newest discovery. What do you think?

Rosen: I am not certain what you mean.

SCP-633: Right now, Director Gillespie is at her desk speaking to Officer Anderson. There's a man in a toilet cubicle fondling himself while looking at his phone. A wasp has gotten into the air filtration system, and now it's gone. Very interesting stuff!

Rosen: Pauses for approximately 45 seconds I'm very impressed. I think people might want to get back to work, though.

SCP-633: Oh, of course you are right. Sending back the clones. I am glad you liked my demonstration.

Rosen: Yes you should be very proud of yourself I am afraid I have to go now be seeing you.

SCP-633: Goodbye.

[ /END LOG ]

has appropriated a 75% funding increase for research into how much awareness SCP-633 has of the outside world. All computer equipment present within Site-77 has been scheduled for incineration and replacement. SCP-633 containment procedures slated for major revision. Reclassification to Keter has been approved.

We're lucky that a connection to the greater Foundation network wasn't compromised, and we can't even rest easy knowing that with absolute certainty. This anomaly has repeatedly run circles around our IT department and really, I'm very disappointed in their performance. You're all capable of doing better than this. With the reclassification, I expect no further mistakes. — Director Gillespie