The Origins of Cyber Threats: A Look Back at the First Computer Virus

The Origins of Cyber Threats: A Look Back at the First Computer Virus

In 1971, a small program known as Creeper changed the course of history by becoming the world’s first computer virus. Though it didn’t cause any real harm, it opened the door to a new world of cybersecurity risks that we still deal with today. As we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let’s take a look back at the origin of computer viruses and how far we’ve come in the fight against them.