Secplicity Blog - Detection & Response

Code Red (2001): The Worm That Defaced Websites

While the world was captivated by the first Harry Potter movie, cybercriminals were busy launching one of the first major web server worms. What Was Happening in the World: The 9/11 attacks in the United States profoundly shifted global security policies, increasing focus on cybersecurity and…

ILOVEYOU (2000): When Love Was a Virus (Literally)

In 2000, the world dodged the feared Y2K bug, avoiding major technological disruptions. The dot-com bubble was still inflating, with Internet companies booming, while France celebrated its recent victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. As the world looked ahead to the Sydney Olympics, mobile phones…