Published Date:
28 March 2006
By SIMON PERRY
WHAT do Melissa, Lovebug and Code Red have in common? They are viruses spread by e-mail that caused havoc in computer systems at home and in the workplace. These viruses and "worms" were designed to target the greatest number of machines in the fastest, most destructive way.
In the past, the hacker was profiled as a lone teenage male seeking to infiltrate a major business's computer system. Occasionally, this would cause major damage. However, a new breed of hacker is emerging. The "thrill seeker" is being replaced by or...
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Last Updated:
27 March 2006 10:27 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Computer viruses
