Historical Events tagged with "computer fraud"
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Robert T. Morris, Jr. Indicted for Morris Worm
Robert T. Morris, Jr., a Cornell University student, was indicted by a federal grand jury for creating and releasing the Morris worm, one of the first computer worms to affect the internet. The worm exploited vulnerabilities in UNIX systems, causing significant disruptions across thousands of computers in 1988. The indictment made headlines as it marked the first prosecution under the newly enacted 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, highlighting the emerging recognition of cybercrime. This case sparked discussions about computer security legislation and how to handle violations in the digital age.
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