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The first-ever ransomware dropped 35 years ago disguised as a floppy sharing 'AIDS Information'

The first-ever example of ransomware dropped 35 years ago, in December 1989.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/the-first-ever-ransomware-dropped-35-years-ago-disguised-as-a-floppy-sharing-aids-information

Created 7mo | Jan 19, 2025, 6:30:14 PM


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