On May 4, 2000, it will be 25 years since the so-called 'love virus' infected around 50 million computers worldwide, resulting in economic losses exceeding 10 billion dollars.
This virus, dubbed "I love you", spread through email pretending to be a message of love or friendship, but it was actually designed to damage computer systems and steal personal information from users.
"I love you" was one of the first viruses of this kind to cause a global impact, generating chaos in companies, institutions, and individual users who saw their files being encrypted and their information compromised.
Authorities from different countries worked to contain the spread of the virus and apprehend its creators, but it was a complicated task due to the speed at which the infection spread. This episode marked a turning point in awareness of cybersecurity and the importance of protecting computer systems against virtual threats.
Over the years, technology has advanced considerably, but the threat of computer viruses remains, reminding us of the need to stay alert and take preventive measures to protect personal and corporate information.
