Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:malware
|
| gptkbp:affects |
gptkb:Sun_Microsystems
gptkb:UNIX gptkb:VAX |
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Internet_Worm
|
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:cybercrime
gptkb:malware 1988 in computing |
| gptkbp:consequence |
caused significant disruption to early Internet
led to the creation of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) |
| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
|
| gptkbp:createdBy |
gptkb:Robert_Tappan_Morris
|
| gptkbp:discoveredIn |
1988-11-02
|
| gptkbp:estimatedInfectedMachines |
6000
|
| gptkbp:estimatedInfectedPercentage |
10% of Internet-connected computers at the time
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
malware research
computer security policies |
| gptkbp:legalOutcome |
Robert Tappan Morris convicted under Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
first worm to gain significant mainstream media attention
first worm to exploit multiple vulnerabilities |
| gptkbp:programmingLanguage |
C
shell script |
| gptkbp:spreadTo |
password cracking
exploiting vulnerabilities in fingerd exploiting vulnerabilities in rsh/rexec exploiting vulnerabilities in sendmail |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Robert_Tappan_Morris
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Morris Worm
|