Popular tech channels often use BonziBuddy as the "final boss" in malware testing videos.

The BonziKill phenomenon serves as a fascinating example of how the internet sustains its own mysteries. It transforms a defunct piece of 20-year-old spyware into a recurring character in modern horror stories and technical experiments. The Cultural Legacy Today, you can find traces of the "BonziKill" spirit in:

While BonziKill is largely a product of internet folklore and tech hobbyists today, it remains a stark reminder of the early days of software security. It bridges the gap between genuine malware history and the internet's love for the weird, ensuring that the purple gorilla—and the desire to "kill" it—will never truly disappear from the web.