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Malware is an ever-increasing threat to cybersecurity and it is essential to understand the various types and how they impact companies and individuals. To understand the various types we must have a look at some of history's most infamous examples in detail.

Though I address the context elsewhere this section is dedicated to education.
UNDERSTANDING HOW MALWARE WORKS AND ALMOST ENDED HUMANITY
WannaCry
WannaCry started spreading to computers all over the world at an alarming rate. A couple days later, it was basically completely contained with very little damage done. So what happened?
The World's Worst Computer Virus: The I Love You Virus (Demonstration)
This is a demonstration of the I Love You Virus (known mostly as "ILOVEYOU"), which was recognized by the Guiness Book of World Records as the worst computer virus of all time, causing more damage than anything like it before.
May 5, 2000 was just a very average day for the very average business supervisor. Though in just a couple of hours, it would quickly turn into a day of utter chaos and turmoil. Nearly every install of brand-new computer software damaged beyond repair, over 13,000 pieces of malware detected in just one office building, and soon, over $20 billion in damage seen all across the world. What happened?
These catastrophic events were the work of a new computer worm that was circulating the internet: “ILOVEYOU.”
Quite an ironic name, but it was derived from the fact that the worm would disguise itself as a love letter coming from a secret admirer. Lo and behold, the virus caused destroyed more computers than any of its predecessors. What exactly allowed it to cause this much damage, and how did it work?
The World's Worst Computer Virus: The I Love You Virus (Demonstration)
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of cybersecurity? Join us in this captivating video as we take a deep dive into the history and impact of the Morris Worm, the groundbreaking Internet worm that forever changed the landscape of cybersecurity.
From its mysterious origins to the chaos it caused, we'll explore the worm's journey and uncover its lasting legacy. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible story behind this pivotal moment in cybersecurity. Like and share this video to spread the knowledge and showcase the importance of staying one step ahead in protecting our digital lives. Don't miss out on this insightful journey!
The Worlds First Known Cyber Weapon - STUXNET
"Stuxnet" is the worlds first known Cyber Weapon. Initially deployed against Iran, the program eventually escaped containment, spreading to the world wide web where families of malware derived from it persist to this day.
May 5, 2000 was just a very average day for the very average business supervisor. Though in just a couple of hours, it would quickly turn into a day of utter chaos and turmoil. Nearly When considering the impact of modern warfare, the gravity of cyber operations is very often overlooked by the general public.
What is a BotNet? : Simply Explained
In this episode, the Dark Web Deacon will discuss:



• BotNet definitions

• Types of devices impacted by BotNet attacks

• Why Bot Networks are so powerful?

• Crimes committed by BotNets

• Economics of BotNets

• Impact to end-users

• 3 Major BotNet attacks the last few years