Smashing Security podcast #019: The Love Bug virus

Three security industry veterans, chatting about computer security and online privacy.

Smashing Security podcast

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.

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Smashing Security #019: 'The Love Bug virus'

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Graham Cluley is an award-winning keynote speaker who has given presentations around the world about cybersecurity, hackers, and online privacy. A veteran of the computer security industry since the early 1990s, he wrote the first ever version of Dr Solomon's Anti-Virus Toolkit for Windows, makes regular media appearances, and is the co-host of the popular "The AI Fix" and "Smashing Security" podcasts. Follow him on Bluesky, Mastodon, and Threads, or drop him an email.

One comment on “Smashing Security podcast #019: The Love Bug virus”

  1. Andrew Rossetti

    How timely, especially given yesterday's Google Docs themed worm!

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