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Which Computer Virus Caused the Highest Estimated Damage?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Mydoom worm in 2004 caused an estimated $38 billion in damages.
  • It spread via email and created a backdoor for remote access.
  • Mydoom launched a massive DDoS attack against Microsoft and SCO Group.
  • Even 20 years later, remnants of Mydoom still infect systems.

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