The ILOVEYOU Virus: How a Well-Meaning Program Caused Global Chaos 💻

In this week's story, I cover the case of the ILOVEYOU Virus - a software that was intended for good by its Philippines creator, but would end up as one of the most devastating, fastest-spreading viruses in history.

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