Advent of Computing Episode 118 - Viral Dark Ages
Oct 15, 2023
Exploring the mysterious 'Viral Dark Ages' of computer viruses between 1972 and 1982, discussing the scarcity of documented viruses during this time, origins and early mentions of computer viruses, the lack of ethical standards in the early days of computing, trap doors in computer security, the creation and consequences of a rogue worm program at Xerox Park, and the prevalence of worms and Trojan horses during this era.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Redefining the Dark Ages
02:18 • 7min
Viral Dark Ages and Clarifying the Definition of a Virus
08:55 • 2min
Origin and Early Mentions of Computer Viruses
10:33 • 29min
Computer Crime and Ethical Standards in the Early Days
39:09 • 11min
Trap Doors and Ethernet Experiments
50:09 • 5min
The Creation and Consequences of a Worm Program
55:37 • 17min
The Dark Age of Viruses and Other Malware
01:12:49 • 3min