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Re: The Love Bug's Ugly Legacy
Posted by: Chet Dembeck 2001-10-16 14:03:59
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Authorities are speculating that the most costly computer virus in history, known commonly as the Love Bug, may have originated as an attempt by its author to obtain free Internet access. According to CNN, investigators are saying that aside from replicating itself and destroying files, the virus also searched for sign-on names and passwords to e-mail back to the Love Bug's creator.


Re: The Love Bug's Ugly Legacy
Posted by: callalilly1 2003-01-31 13:37:29 In reply to: Chet Dembeck
Well, I am one of those average Joes.
Two days ago, the Love Bug infected my computer and wiped out both hard drives! This is unfortunate since I am now a single mother and money is very tight. I don't understand why the law is so lenient on crooks..., I've been ripped off so many times in my life, and the bad guy ALWAYS gets away with it!!
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