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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.

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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?

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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.


Who was responsible for the unleashing of the Melissa computer virus?

David L. Smith


Who invented virus named Melissa?

Dr carmet in the north west


In what year did the Melissa virus first attack computers around the world?

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Two brothers Basit Ali and Amjad Ali


Who made the virus Melissa computer virus?

The Melissa virus is also known as "Mailissa", "Kwyjibo" and "Simpsons". It was created by David L. It's unknown when it was created but found on March 26, 1999, where it shut down Internet E-mail systems that got clogged with infected e-mails.