In this episode, we dive into the chaotic rise of the Mydoom worm, one of the fastest-spreading computer worms ever recorded. From its origins in Russia to its DDoS attacks on SCO Group and Microsoft, Mydoom wreaked havoc on the internet in the early 2000s. We explore how the worm’s clever tactics—like blocking antivirus websites and spreading through email and peer-to-peer networks—made it a formidable threat. Despite the $500,000 bounty, its creator remains a mystery to this day.

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//REFERENCES

https://www.getsupport.co.uk/blog/2021-10/mydoom-the-fascinating-story-behind-the-worlds-fastest-computer-virus/

https://www.mrbrown.com/blog/2004/07/google_attacked.html

https://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/novarg.shtml

https://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/mydoom-b.shtml

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbIkueFe8E4