Synapse X

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Synapse X
Developer(s) Synapse Softworks
Initial release2018
Written in C++ (core), C# (interface)
Operating system Microsoft Windows
Website x.synapse.to

Synapse X was a cheating software, colloquially known as an executor, that disabled the software integrity measures of the Roblox engine and facilitated the execution of Lua scripts. While Synapse X occasionally received legitimate use as a development and debugging tool by Roblox game developers, it was popularly recognized for allowing users to perform actions that would not be possible under regular circumstances.

History

Synapse X was released on October 31, 2018 as a remake of an earlier version of their software, following a months-long interruption of their update cycle. It was momentarily made available as a monthly subscription, but it was later offered under a more traditional proprietary software license purchasable with either gift cards, PayPal, debit card, or Bitcoin. [1]

On May 12, 2022, criminals distributed a trojan virus disguised as the Synapse X bootstrapper, which caught the attention of several news outlets. [2] [3] The virus broke certain applications, corrupted user data, and was remotely controllable, which allowed hackers to deploy additional payloads or encrypt data using ransomware. [4] The trojan was discovered by a software security company called Avanan. [5]

In early 2023, the Roblox Corporation rolled the Byfron anti-cheat into the Roblox client, which they previously acquired on October 11, 2022. [6] As it prevented Synapse X from functioning correctly, Synapse Softworks halted the sale of the product pending the development of an update. [7]

On October 27, 2023, shortly after the 2023 Roblox Developers Conference, Synapse Softworks announced a partnership with the Roblox Corporation to further reinforce the platform's security, stating that both entities found mutual ground for collaboration, which subsequently led to the discontinuation of Synapse X. [8] A statement written by one of Synapse Softworks' co-founders explained that the move to team up with Roblox was partly inspired by a desire to "move on", as well as disappointment and disgust in the behavior of their competitors and the state of their industry. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Berman, Marc (October 15, 2024). "Comprehensive Guide to Executors: What They Are and How to Use Them". Programming Insider. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ Lapienytė, Jurgita (May 12, 2022). "Hackers exploit Roblox's scripting engine to install Trojan". Cybernews. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  3. ↑ Gedeon, Kimberly (May 12, 2022). "Nasty Roblox bug could wreck kids' PCs and send their data to hackers — how it works". LaptopMag. Future US . Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  4. ↑ Hope, Alicia (May 23, 2022). "Hackers Compromised Synapse X Scripting Engine To Inject Trojan Code Into Roblox Game". CPO Magazine. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  5. ↑ Yan, Lin (May 16, 2022). "駭客利用熱門Roblox程式工具散布木馬" 駭客利用熱門Roblox程式工具散布木馬 [Hackers use popular Roblox exploiting tools to spread a Trojan]. iThome (in Traditional Chinese). Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Roblox acquires anti-cheat technology company Byfron".
  7. ↑ Singh, Jaspreet (April 28, 2023). "Roblox Byfron anti-cheat update leaves many cheaters worried". PiunikaWeb. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Stevens, Barry (January 15, 2024). "'Synapse X' Devs Make A Suprise Move & Team Up With Roblox". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  9. ↑ Ménard Blondin, Louka (August 28, 2024). "The Final Hours of Synapse X".
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