
About this episode
On May 4th 2000, the Love Bug virus (also known as ILOVEYOU or LoveLetter) rapidly spread around the world, clogging up email systems.
Computer security veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault are joined this week by special guest John Hawes for a trip down memory lane.
Show notes:
- Memories of the Love Bug worm - Naked Security
- "Subject: I Love You" movie trailer - YouTube
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