The virus that says "ILOVEYOU" is known as the ILOVEYOU worm, also referred to as the Love Bug or Loveletter. This infamous computer worm, first appearing in 2000, infected over ten million Windows personal computers within days of its release. (ILOVEYOU - Wikipedia, The History and Impact of the ILOVEYOU Virus, This 20-Year-Old Virus Infected 50 Million Windows Computers In ...)
It spread rapidly via email attachments with the subject line "ILOVEYOU," exploiting users' curiosity. The attachment, often disguised as a simple text file, contained a VBScript program that executed malicious code upon opening. (What is the ILOVEYOU virus and how do you protect against it?) This code then replicated itself and spread to other contacts in the victim's email address book. (The ILOVEYOU virus)
The ILOVEYOU worm was particularly damaging because it not only spread rapidly but also overwrote various files on infected systems, causing significant data loss. (Why did the ILOVEYOU virus overwrite other files? : r/hacking) While not incredibly sophisticated in terms of its coding, its simplicity contributed to its widespread success. (anyone knows about why creator of Iloveyou malware quit IT? He ...) It's considered one of the most impactful virus outbreaks in history, causing billions of dollars in damage. ('I love you': How a badly-coded computer virus caused billions in ...)
The creator, Onel de Guzman, later expressed regret for his actions. (I Love You (virus) - Computer Museum of America %) The ILOVEYOU worm highlighted the vulnerability of email systems and the importance of cybersecurity awareness. (Evolution of security: the story of the ILOVEYOU worm | Kaspersky ...)
