EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 39 MIN
EP01: 99 Lines of Code That Broke the Internet - The Morris Worm (1988) | Hacking Chronicles
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🚨 November 2, 1988: One grad student's curiosity accidentally changed internet history forever.Robert Morris created 99 lines of code that infected 6,000 computers in 24 hours and caused $100 million in damage. What started as a simple "network size measurement" became the world's first internet pandemic.🔍 Key Points:- The innocent internet of 1988 (no security!)- The fatal 14% reinfection rate mistake- From cybercriminal to MIT professor: a redemption story- Birth of the modern cybersecurity industryThis is the origin story of every security system protecting you today. A true tale about curiosity, responsibility, and unintended consequences.💬 What do you think: Was Morris a criminal or an accidental hero?See on video Platformsyoutube : https://youtu.be/8ThA1YeDx4I🌍 Available Languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese💬 Connect With UsEmail: [email protected]: @hacking_chroniclesX (Twitter): @hack_Chronicle🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to never miss new episodes!#HackingChronicles #Cybersecurity #HackingHistory #DigitalCrime #EducationalPodcast #MorrisWorm #TechHistory
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