The major virus outbreak in the year 2000 was the ILOVEYOU virus.
ILOVEYOU Virus Details
The ILOVEYOU virus, also known as the Love Bug, was a significant cyber threat in 2000. Here's a breakdown:
- Origin: The virus originated from the Philippines. According to the reference, it was released by two Filipino college students (14-Feb-2023).
- Spread: It rapidly spread across the globe via email.
- Mechanism: It tricked users into opening an attachment in an email message. The subject line often contained the phrase "ILOVEYOU," enticing recipients to click (14-Feb-2023).
