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This Day in History: The Morris Worm Disrupted the Early Internet
Original: This Day in History: November 2 — Early Computer Worm Disrupts Internet
On November 2, 1988, the Morris Worm, one of the first computer worms distributed via the internet, infected thousands of computers and disrupted networks across the United States. Created by Robert Tappan Morris, a Cornell University student, it highlighted major security weaknesses and helped launch the field of cybersecurity. Anniversary coverage recalls the incident as a turning point in internet history.
Why now: Anniversary coverage of the 1988 Morris Worm incident marks a milestone in cybersecurity history.
Morris WormRobert Tappan MorrisCornell UniversityInternet
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- This Day in History: November 2 — Early Computer Worm Disrupts Internet · RiverBender.com
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