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Threats To The Internet

  • First Computer Worm

    This was the first-ever computer worm created by Bob Thomas. It did not do any damage, non-malicious. It stated, "I'm the creeper. Catch me if you can."
    https://www.uscybersecurity.net/history/
  • First Harmful Internet Action

    The first RansomWare attack was called the AIDS Trojan. It was distributed using a floppy disk and this caused people to have to create programs to fight the malware.
    https://www.uscybersecurity.net/history/
  • The Computer Misuse Act

    This is the first piece of legal legislation that targeted threats to the internet. Thi legislation is still active, and several amendments have been added to it over the years.
    https://www.uscybersecurity.net/history/
  • Department of Homeland Security

    This is created by president George W Bush, and it is the first government agency created specifically for promoting cybersecurity.
    https://www.uscybersecurity.net/history/
  • Super Storm Sandy

    Sandy was a deadly hurricane that hit New Jersey that took the entire state's internet out. A team of computer sciences used a device that could scan the area and show the storm damage.
    https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps
  • A Country Is Completely Dropped From The Internet

    During the Syrian Civil War, somehow, the largest city in Syria was completely removed from the internet. They are not exactly sure what caused the internet to completely be dropped.

    https://www.vox.com/a/internet-maps
  • Wiki Leaks

    The Wiki Leak documents showed proof that Russian hackers messed with the 2016 presidential election. It was one of the most notorious leaks in history. It made cybersecurity become a chaotic force.

    https://www.uscybersecurity.net/history/