Year 1982: Exploring Elk Cloner, the First Computer Virus
Introduction In the early days of computing, viruses were relatively benign and often created as pranks by teenage tech enthusiasts. These individuals, with a keen interest in the burgeoning field, seized the opportunity to experiment with computer viruses shortly after the introduction of personal computers. Among them was Rich Skrenta, who crafted Elk Cloner, the … Continue reading “Year 1982: Exploring Elk Cloner, the First Computer Virus”