On May 4, 2000, the ILOVEYOU virus first appeared. It was first discovered in the Philippines. It was sent to unwary users in emails disguised as a love letter attachment with the subject line “ILOVEYOU.” When the attachment was opened, LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs, a Visual Basic script file, unleashed its harmful payload. Unleashing Havoc Upon activation, the …
Certain incidents in computer history serve as stark reminders of the perils in our interconnected digital world. The ILOVEYOU virus, which struck in May 2000, stands out as one such example. Originating in the Philippines, it quickly spread globally, causing widespread damage and billions in financial losses. But what made it so devastating? Let’s explore …
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A computer virus is a malicious software, programmed onto a user’s computer without his/her knowledge and could potentially performs malicious actions. It is capable of copying itself has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system and destroying data. Here are the top 10 most destructive and dangerous viruses in human history: 1. I LOVE …
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