[comp.virus] History of virus, reference sought

GR6588@SIUCVMB.BITNET (Kelly Jones) (11/14/90)

Hi everyone and good day,

Can someone help me out or point me in the right direction?  I am
looking for some history on computer viri.  Anything will do, where
did they start, who (if known) wrote the first one, what is the
outlook of the computing world, how fast are these things spreading,
are the "exterminators" winning the war?  I am doing a research
project on the spread of viri and would like some information (be it
generic or specific) on the early history to present.  I am also
looking for any suggestions on how these things are traced (as to come
up with an idea on how fast they multiply and spread).  Any help would
be *greatly* appreciated and would make my life a whole lot easier.
You may respond to me directly or post.  Thanks in advance.

Kelly D. Jones

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