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Melissa was written by David L. Smith in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey. It was named after a Miami stripper that David met.
It was a macro virus, which is a programming language built into a larger program that automates tasks - one macro can format an entire document and share contents with other files.
It was first discovered on March 26, 1999. The virus had infected 100,000 computers within 3 days. It spread by arriving as an email with an infected Word document attached. When opened it sent an email to the first 50 entries in a victims email address book.
It shut down internet mail systems that got clogged with infected emails coming from the virus.
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Who invented virus named Melissa?
Dr carmet in the north west
When was the computer virus invented?
the history of coputer viruses started in the 1980's. since of three factors. because of popularity and eager to use.
What are the effect of Melissa virus?
The Melissa virus is a mass-mailing macro virus. It can effect email that is sent and infect the computer when the email is opened.
What was the Melissa virus named after?
The Melissa virus was named after a Miami stripper that the virus creator, David L. Smith of Aberdeen Township, New Jersey met.
Who spread the Melissa virus?
The Melissa virus was released by David Smith. The virus was spread in 1999 and as a result David Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Who spread Melissa virus?
The Melissa virus was released by David Smith. The virus was spread in 1999 and as a result David Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Melissa computer virus?
it is not a virus but a worm, if you have the proper anti virus software, you will be just fine!!! sexysk8trgirl on Quizilla
Who unleashed the Melissa virus?
David L. Smith
Who was responsible for releasing the Melissa computer virus?
It was a man named David L. Smith who created and released the Melissa computer virus. He was subsequently arrested and sentenced to prison.
What is a Melissa virus?
The Melissa virus is a mass-mailing macro virus. It has many behaviors similar to a worm, but is not a stand alone program so cannot be categorized as such. The virus infects Microsoft Word documents and mailed copies of infected files through Microsoft Outlook.
Who invented creeper virus?
the person who invented the creeper virus mr.dominic alejandro
Who was responsible for the unleashing of the Melissa computer virus?
David L. Smith
