{"id":1280,"date":"2014-04-18T01:49:57","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T05:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirekusoft.com\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2021-09-22T18:02:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T18:02:28","slug":"5-of-the-worst-computer-viruses-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mirekusoft.com\/5-of-the-worst-computer-viruses-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of the Worst Computer Viruses of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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With the arrival of \u201cheartbleed<\/a>,\u201d one can\u2019t help but ponder on the previous viruses that has caused rampage within the online community. Today, we list down 5 of the worst computer viruses of all time. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"What<\/a>
Beware Computer Virus Alert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Traditional Computer Viruses<\/h2>\n

Back in the 80\u2019s, spread of computer viruses greatly depends on human aid.<\/p>\n

What do you mean by this?<\/em><\/p>\n

This requires persons referred as hackers to distribute disks with these \u201cviruses\u201d into the computer. The incautious individual will then unknowingly place the disk into his PC and before he realizes it, he has been infected. Today, infected disks are not a requirement. Viruses have become so intelligent, even the wisest of online experts can be hit by it.<\/p>\n

Melissa Virus<\/h3>\n

Named after an exotic dancer in Florida, the Melissa Virus is the first email virus to cause disruption in government and private industries in the US.<\/p>\n

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Named after an exotic virus – exotically dangerous!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Effect:<\/strong> Once opened, it replicates its message to 50 recipients inside your inbox.
\nDamage:<\/strong> Not much, but it is the first virus to gain public attention.<\/p>\n

I Love You Virus<\/h3>\n
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Love is a very dangerous thing even for computers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who would forget about this virus? None! especially if you are a Filipino. Just like Melissa, it started infecting files through emails. Disguised as a love letter from a secret admirer rather than love and inspiration, it lead to:<\/p>\n