Hackers and cybersecurity

By Carlo_22

  • The first worm

    The first computer virus was called "creeper" and he spreads on the ARPANET, one of the early Internet systems.

  • First ransomware attack

    The first ransomware attack happened with the AIDS Trojan, created by Joseph Popp to extort of money. It spread through floppy disks.

  • First "denial of service" attack

    The first "denial of service" attack in history. It was caused by a worm created by Robert Morris, slowing down the speed and functionality of the Internet.

  • The creation of SSL

    The SSL (Secure Socket Layer) was born, as an Internet protocol to encrypt communications online

  • The first release of Windows 98

    With the release of Windows 98, cybersecurity and computer use has leading to a significant increase in security software production.

  • The "I love you" bug

    The "I love you" bug infected over 10 million Windows users via email, becoming the fastest spreading worm in the computer history.

  • The creation of the United States Department of Homeland Security

    The creation of the United States Department of Homeland Security, assign groups to protect IT, and warning the importance of cybersecurity.

  • The Operation Aurora

    Operation Aurora, was an attack on Google server in China, for finding all the secret agent of the United States.

  • The Yahoo attack

    Yahoo was one of the largest cyberattacks in history, compromising over 3 billion user accounts through the installation of malware on servers.

  • The WikiLeaks secret files

    WikiLeaks shared secret files from Democratic emails. These emails came from hackers linked to the Russian Intelligence Agency and affected thought during the US elections.

  • Today

    A lot of people mostly old one don't know the risk of internet and either the cybersecurity. And this can lead to extort of money from hacker or scams.