--- title: "#virus articles | Hashnode" description: "Explore 17 articles tagged #virus on Hashnode. Tutorials, guides, and how-tos from the community." url: "https://hashnode.com/tag/virus" --- Tag # #virus 17 posts · 5 followers [Jennifer Zack](https://hashnode.com/@troublesome) · [Apr 20](https://hashnode.com/posts/viruses-that-shook-the-world-part-1-the-iloveyou-virus/69e6aff8d85b681184334417) ### [Viruses That Shook the World – Part 1: The ILOVEYOU Virus](https://cybersage.hashnode.dev/viruses-that-shook-the-world-part-1-the-iloveyou-virus?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In May 2000, the world witnessed one of the most devastating cyberattacks in history—long before cybersecurity became a global priority. It didn’t start with a sophisticated exploit or a complex hacki 4 min read · [cybersage.hashnode.dev](https://cybersage.hashnode.dev/viruses-that-shook-the-world-part-1-the-iloveyou-virus?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Julia Undeutsch](https://hashnode.com/@YuriDevAT) · [Feb 12](https://hashnode.com/posts/braina-turns-40-a-bedtime-story/698e15911e8284daf88a8e9d) ### [Brain.A turns 40 🥳 - A Bedtime Story](https://yuridevat.hashnode.dev/braina-turns-40-a-bedtime-story?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In January 1986, the Brain virus spread via floppy disks and became the first widely known IBM PC virus. Forty years later, its story still feels strangely 5 min read · [yuridevat.hashnode.dev](https://yuridevat.hashnode.dev/braina-turns-40-a-bedtime-story?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Subbaiah AK](https://hashnode.com/@su19bs92) · [Dec 13, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/malware-analysis-tools/693cde5f369c61ad75a9e41d) ### [Malware Analysis Tools](https://thecybernews.hashnode.dev/malware-analysis-tools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Malware analysis is a critical skill in cybersecurity. Whether you’re a SOC analyst, incident responder, or security engineer, understanding how malware behaves helps you detect, contain, and prevent attacks more effectively. Types of Malware Analysi... 2 min read · [thecybernews.hashnode.dev](https://thecybernews.hashnode.dev/malware-analysis-tools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Subbaiah AK](https://hashnode.com/@su19bs92) · [Dec 12, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/difference-between-viruses-worms-trojans-and-other-malware/693c497c0601113567f20d15) ### [Difference Between Viruses, Worms, Trojans & Other Malware](https://thecybernews.hashnode.dev/difference-between-viruses-worms-trojans-and-other-malware?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the digital world, not all threats are the same. When people say “I got a virus,” they often use the word for every type of cyberattack. But in cybersecurity, virus, worm, trojan, spyware, ransomware, and botnet malware all mean different things. ... 2 min read · [thecybernews.hashnode.dev](https://thecybernews.hashnode.dev/difference-between-viruses-worms-trojans-and-other-malware?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Logan Miller](https://hashnode.com/@lrm) · [Sep 10, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/cybersecurity-and-data-protection-why-small-businesses-are-prime-targets/68c105f2e5d8706795344324) ### [Cybersecurity & Data Protection — Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets](https://millercybertech.hashnode.dev/cybersecurity-and-data-protection-why-small-businesses-are-prime-targets?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Cybercriminals don’t just go after big companies—43% of attacks target small businesses. That’s why cybersecurity isn’t optional. Example:A local shop owner accidentally clicked a phishing email. Thanks to our endpoint protection and backups, the mal... 1 min read · [millercybertech.hashnode.dev](https://millercybertech.hashnode.dev/cybersecurity-and-data-protection-why-small-businesses-are-prime-targets?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dice Algorithms](https://hashnode.com/@dAlgorithms) · [Sep 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/humans-in-the-web-of-life/68bd24372abb9d5da0e7ce01) ### [Humans in the Web of Life](https://dalgorithms.hashnode.dev/humans-in-the-web-of-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) The silent laboratories of Nature 18 min read · [dalgorithms.hashnode.dev](https://dalgorithms.hashnode.dev/humans-in-the-web-of-life?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Prabhat Maurya](https://hashnode.com/@fus0g) · [Jul 20, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-chaos-rat-the-go-based-malware-hitting-linux-and-windows/687d2fe9d0f727fb51bd9550) ### [Understanding Chaos RAT: The Go-Based Malware Hitting Linux and Windows](https://fus0g.hashnode.dev/understanding-chaos-rat-the-go-based-malware-hitting-linux-and-windows?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, the old myth that certain operating systems are "immune" to viruses is not just outdated—it's dangerous. Modern threats are increasingly built to be versatile, adaptable, and platform-agnostic. Few threats... 2 min read · [fus0g.hashnode.dev](https://fus0g.hashnode.dev/understanding-chaos-rat-the-go-based-malware-hitting-linux-and-windows?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jenish patel](https://hashnode.com/@jenishpatel) · [Jul 14, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/creeper-reaper-and-morris-how-three-simple-programs-changed-cybersecurity-forever/68752bcb202d820330ff12c0) ### [🧬 Creeper, Reaper & Morris: How Three Simple Programs Changed Cybersecurity Forever](https://jenishpatel.hashnode.dev/creeper-reaper-and-morris-how-three-simple-programs-changed-cybersecurity-forever?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover how Creeper, Reaper, and Morris—the early computer programs—shaped the foundations of today's cybersecurity landscape 3 min read · [jenishpatel.hashnode.dev](https://jenishpatel.hashnode.dev/creeper-reaper-and-morris-how-three-simple-programs-changed-cybersecurity-forever?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Specgenclean](https://hashnode.com/@SpecGenClean) · [May 28, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/defend-your-family-with-professional-virus-decontamination-services/683706a8fb52d4a4054170c1) ### [Defend Your Family with Professional Virus Decontamination Services](https://specgencleaning.hashnode.dev/defend-your-family-with-professional-virus-decontamination-services?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Ensure your family's safety with professional virus decontamination services using medical-grade disinfectants for thorough home protection 3 min read · [specgencleaning.hashnode.dev](https://specgencleaning.hashnode.dev/defend-your-family-with-professional-virus-decontamination-services?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Abu Hurayrah](https://hashnode.com/@kq1231) · [May 26, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/fixing-suspicious-content-errors-when-publishing-vs-code-extensions/68343216fcfcf139b9084a45) ### [Fixing "Suspicious Content" Errors When Publishing VS Code Extensions](https://abuhurayrah.hashnode.dev/fixing-suspicious-content-errors-when-publishing-vs-code-extensions?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Resolve "Suspicious Content" errors when publishing VS Code extensions with this guide to overcoming false positives in security detection 4 min read · [abuhurayrah.hashnode.dev](https://abuhurayrah.hashnode.dev/fixing-suspicious-content-errors-when-publishing-vs-code-extensions?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/fixing-suspicious-content-errors-when-publishing-vs-code-extensions/68343216fcfcf139b9084a45)