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Melissa's message.

Authors :
Hawaleshka, Danylo
Source :
Maclean's. 04/12/99, Vol. 112 Issue 15, p50. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Comments on the Melissa virus which infected computers in late March of 1999. How it worked; Its use of the macros feature in Microsoft Word; What Melissa taught many users about the importance of safety features and computer security; The arrest of David L. Smith from New Jersey as a suspect in creating Melissa.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00249262
Volume :
112
Issue :
15
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Maclean's
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1736156