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The First Computer Virus: Creeper
💾 In 1971, programmer Bob Thomas developed "Creeper" at BBN Technologies in his free time.
🛑 Creeper was designed to self-replicate across the ARPANET network but was not intended to cause harm.
📜 When it infected a machine, it displayed the message: "I'm the creeper, catch me if you can."

Impact and Precedent
💻 The Creeper program was the first demonstration that computers could be infected with unwanted software.
🛡️ Its existence highlighted the necessity of taking precautions against potential digital threats.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The Creeper virus in 1971 was the first self-replicating program on the ARPANET.
➡️ Although harmless, it served as the initial proof-of-concept for software-based computer infections.
➡️ This event established the historical precedent for recognizing and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

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