International Computer Science Day: 4 biggest ‘cybersecurity landmarks’ of the last 40 years

Grace Hooper, the mother of modern programming, was born on 9 December 1906. The day is celebrated as International Computer Science Day or what many celebrate as International Informatics Day. Here’s a look at key milestones in cybersecurity: 1990 – Creeper marks the advent of computer virus; Ray Tomlinson develops Reaper as the first antivirus. 2000 – “I love you” virus causes 10 billion euros of economic damage. 2017 – WannaCry ransomware attack goes global. 2022 – Cyberattacks get ‘AI edge’ with deepfake videos.