Anti Virus

Inside the DDL space, Lin Yun was diligently studying lathes and other machines. He had mastered the technology and was confident in building them from scratch.

Putting down the screwdriver, Lin Yun looked at the lathe in front of him with a satisfied smile. In his past life, he often used these machines during college for his rescue robot project. At that time, he didn't think much of them. Now that he could build one himself, he immediately understood how clever the inventor was.

Heavy industrial machines were the foundation of the Industrial Revolution, which could be traced back to around 1760 in Great Britain. The steam engine and other machines allowed Great Britain to dominate the world and establish the empire on which the sun never set.

On Azure Star, the first Industrial Revolution also started in Great Britain, but they didn't colonize the world. Instead, they exported machines in exchange for food and other resources. This was also the reason World War I never happened.

When Lin Yun learned about the history of this world, he couldn't help but lament. How good would it be if Earth could be like this? Before coming to this world, the situation there was extremely tense, and there seemed to be signs of another world war.

Lin Yun had no intention of developing military technology here. It didn't matter if others wanted to do it in the future, but he wouldn't touch it. He didn't want to have anything to do with war. This was his unwavering determination.

"Congratulations, Master. You have completely mastered the technology," Luna said softly.

Lin Yun smiled and said, "The next step is the CNC system. Unfortunately, I have to wait for the third level."

"It won't be long, Master," Luna said with a smile.

"Yeah," Lin Yun nodded and glanced at the system panel. A week had passed, and he had earned more than 30,000 TP. He only needed 20,000 more to upgrade his authority level to level 3.

"What should I do next?" he murmured to himself.

"Master, you can look at the historical trajectory of technology on Earth as a reference," Luna suggested.

"Yes. Silly me." Lin Yun patted his forehead. He should have done this a long time ago.

He immediately asked Luna to bring over a history book and skimmed through it. Soon, he caught a glimpse of a familiar software program he often saw in his youth—McAfee VirusScan.

"Right! Anti-virus software! How could I forget this?" Lin Yun exclaimed.

Anti-virus software was extremely valuable, even in 2024 back on Earth. The stronger it was, the more valuable it would be.

Lin Yun had long planned to create it, but he initially thought it wasn't the right time and put it aside. He had even prepared the Aegis domain name for it. Now, he knew that it was the perfect time.

"Luna, show me the list. I want to buy it," Lin Yun said.

Soon, a translucent panel appeared in front of him. Lin Yun skimmed through the products and discovered that they were cheap. What attracted him was the most expensive anti-virus technology, called Real-time Deep Learning Malware Detection. It was the best one he could buy at level 2.

After reading the introduction, Lin Yun immediately spent 20,000 TP on it.

Real-time Deep Learning Malware Detection used deep learning algorithms to analyze files and network traffic in real-time, identifying malware based on patterns and anomalies. It would allow the antivirus software to recognize subtle indicators of malicious behavior that traditional methods might miss.

"Let's start, Luna. Give me a beautiful creek environment," Lin Yun said firmly.

"Yes, Master." Luna waved her hand, and the entire space immediately transformed into a beautiful natural garden with a creek flowing slowly. The lathes and other machines disappeared.

Lin Yun sat down on the chair, opened Code Weaver, and started his Aegis Anti-Virus project.

***

Federal States, Silicon Valley, Megasoft Company.

Billy Doors, the visionary founder of Megasoft, sat in his opulent office, a frown marring his usually composed features. The sleek lines of his modern workspace, the panoramic view of Silicon Valley's bustling tech scene, did little to ease the growing unease in his gut.

He had just finished a rather unsettling call with his legal team. The news wasn't good. Their attempts to dissect and replicate Lin Yun's QuickBooks and Cloud Browser had hit a wall, a seemingly impenetrable fortress of unfamiliar encryption.

"It's like nothing we've ever encountered," the lead lawyer had explained, his voice laced with a hint of bewilderment. "The encryption method is entirely new, unlike anything documented in current cryptographic literature. Our programmers are baffled."

Billy Doors tapped a pen against his mahogany desk, a rhythmic beat that echoed the growing frustration in his mind. Lin Yun, a young prodigy from the Eastern Nation, had seemingly emerged from nowhere, armed with technology that surpassed even Megasoft's brightest minds.

A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Come in," Billy Doors called out, his voice regaining its usual authoritative tone.

His secretary, a tall, slender woman with an air of quiet efficiency, entered the room.

"Mr.Doors," she began, her voice calm and professional, "I have a report from the programming team."

Billy Doors gestured for her to continue.

"They've been unable to crack the encryption used in QuickBooks and Cloud Browser," she reported, her voice betraying a hint of concern. "They believe it's a new encryption method, something they haven't encountered before. They suggest we find the creator directly."

Billy Doors sighed. This confirmed what his legal team had already told him. Lin Yun was indeed a formidable opponent, a technological enigma that threatened Megasoft's dominance.

"Tell them to keep trying," he instructed, his voice firm. "Double the resources, bring in our top cryptographers. I want that encryption broken."

The secretary nodded. "Yes, Mr.Doors."

As she turned to leave, Billy Doors added, "And keep an eye on this person. I want to know everything about him, his background, his connections, his every move."

"Of course, Mr.Doors."

The secretary left, closing the door behind her.

Billy Doors leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the cityscape outside his window. The setting sun cast long shadows, painting the bustling streets in hues of orange and purple.

He thought for a moment and picked up the phone, calling someone.

The call quickly connected. "Hey, Barry. Let's meet."

"Sure," a male voice responded from the other side. "It must be related to Cloud Browser, right?"

If Lin Yun were here, he would immediately recognize the person on the other side. It was none other than Barry Sage, the co-founder of Booble.