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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

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Named after a character from “Scooby-Doo,” the Creeper was originally intended as a security test for the U.S. As a security test, the Creeper’s effects on infected machines were minimal. Read More: Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions for 2022. Going Mobile and Going Global: 2001-2010. However, despite claims from U.S.