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2. Macro virus - Wikipedia

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   An example of a macro virus is the Melissa virus which appeared in March 1999. When a user opens a Microsoft Word document containing the Melissa virus, their computer becomes infected. The virus then sends itself by email to the first 50 people in the person's address book. This made the virus replicate at a fast rate. [4]

3. Melissa (computer virus) - Wikipedia

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   The Melissa virus is a mass-mailing macro virus released on or around March 26, 1999. It targets Microsoft Word and Outlook-based systems and created considerable network traffic. The virus infects computers via email; the email is titled "Important Message From," followed by the current username. Upon clicking the message, the body reads ...

4. Timeline of computer viruses and worms - Wikipedia

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   The virus destroys all executable files on infected machines upon every occurrence of Friday the 13th (except Friday 13 November 1987 making its first trigger date May 13, 1988). Jerusalem caused a worldwide epidemic in 1988. [20] November: The SCA virus, a boot sector virus for Amiga computers, appears. It immediately creates a pandemic virus ...

5. Comparison of computer viruses - Wikipedia

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   Microsoft Word macro virus 1999-03-26 New Jersey: David L. Smith Part macro virus and part worm. Melissa, a MS Word-based macro that replicates itself through e-mail. Mirai Internet of Things DDoS 2016 Michelangelo: DOS 1991-02-04 Australia: Ran March 6 (Michelangelo's birthday) Mydoom: Novarg, Mimail, Shimgapi Windows Worm 2004-01-26 World Russia

6. Computer virus - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 February 2025. Computer program that modifies other programs to replicate itself and spread Hex dump of the Brain virus, generally regarded as the first computer virus for the IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC) and compatibles A computer virus is a type of malware that, when executed, replicates itself by ...

7. Potentially deadly zoonotic virus found in US, sparking ... - AOL

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   A fatal virus has been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus was discovered by researchers at The University of Queensland.