Did the First Computer Virus Have a Name and What Was It?

💡 The Answer

• The first known computer virus was named 'Creeper' in 1971.
• It was created as an experiment by Bob Thomas at BBN Technologies.
• Creeper displayed the message 'I'm the creeper, catch me if you can!'
• It was followed by 'Reaper', the first antivirus, to delete Creeper.