The World’s First Cyber Crime: The Morris Worm [KERNEL PANIC]

The premiere episode of Kernel Panic takes viewers back to the very beginning: the world’s first major Internet attack. This groundbreaking malware was known as the Morris Worm, and in 1988 the virus spread across global networks, leaving significant outages and panic in its wake. The Morris Worm opened the world’s eyes to unforeseen vulnerabilities, planting the seeds of public mistrust that have steadily grown for decades and, today, are flourishing. ► Subscribe for more tech & culture videos: ◄ MORE FROM MASHABLE ‌• Video - ‌• Video - ‌• Video - Best of playlist: Best of Mashable Tech Playlist: Tech Features & Trending Coverage Keep up with us on social media : Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Mashable is your source for the latest in tech, culture, and entertainment. Subscribe to Mashable: #MorrisWorm #Hackers #Viruses kernel panic