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The first computer virus to be discovered in the wild wasElk Cloner. The virus infected Apple II computers through floppy disks and displayed a humorous message. Richard Skrenta developed Elk Cloner in 1982. The 15-year-old designed it as a prank, but it demonstrated how a potentially malicio...
I was visiting a website when a pop-up window informed me that a Michael Skinner Virus (MSV-alpha) was just downloaded to my computer. It was classified as a "modern stealth virus." Has anyone heard anything about such a thing or is it a prank? I'd greatly appreciate any...
Though the pop-up is an obvious sign of infection, the real danger lies beneath the surface. The Giggle Virus is not a mere prank but a gateway for more damaging activities. Once active on the target device, malware threats could engage in a wide range of harmful behaviors designed to com...