The History of Malware: A Primer on the Evolution of Cyber Threats
IBM Big Data Hub
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
However, some adware might harvest personal data or redirect web browsers to malicious websites. 2004: Mydoom worm Similar to ILOVEYOU, the Mydoom worm also used email to self-replicate and infect systems around the world. Once taking root, Mydoom would hijack a victim’s computer to email out more copies of itself.
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