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Cybercrime and How Hackers Prey on Human Nature

The Pulse

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Unraveling the I Love You Virus

This chapter explores the chaos unleashed by the I Love You virus, detailing its origins and devastating impact on global systems, including medical centers forced back to paper records. It highlights the tactics used by cybercriminals to exploit human behavior, including trust and curiosity, and examines the lasting effects of this incident on modern cybersecurity threats. The narrative culminates in a personal quest to find the virus's creator, revealing insights into his motivations and the unintended consequences of his actions.

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