The Story of the First Internet Worm

Author: Ryan Naraine

October 28, 2009 2:02 pm

Robert Tappan Morris was the first person convicted by a jury
under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986. The story of the
worm he created and what happened to him after it was released
is a tale of mistakes, infamy, and ultimately the financial and
professional success of its author. Read the full story [Mark Menninger/transmeet.com]

Robert Tappan Morris was the first person convicted by a jury
under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986. The story of the
worm he created and what happened to him after it was released
is a tale of mistakes, infamy, and ultimately the financial and
professional success of its author. Read the full story [Mark Menninger/transmeet.com]

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