Historically, the computer virus is nothing new of course, and the web is full of horror stories about their capabilities. Usually, delivered through malicious links, mail attachments, and rogue software, the humble virus can be used to deliver a malicious payload, designed to steal confidential information, or even damage a computer or its components.
This probably started out in the early years of computing as an innocent prank. The virus often involved the delivery of a silly message. However, at some point in time, criminals suddenly realized that selling drugs on street corners or carrying out complex bank robberies were often a risky endeavor. The solution was to create malicious software that could essentially deliver automated ...
