Early Virus Creation Motivations

In the early days of virus creation, authors had diverse motivations beyond financial gain. Some wrote viruses to display their technical skills and creativity to impress fellow hackers. Others aimed to make a political or ideological statement through their malware, such as a virus that displayed Quranic verses to discourage visiting porn websites. These motivations led to a wide array of innovative and creative viruses that showcased the author's intentions and capabilities.