Email virus listings
Here are some common email virus listings:
Malware:
- I Love You (2000): A worm that spread through email attachments and infected millions of computers.
- Anna Kournikova (2001): A worm that spread through email attachments and infected millions of computers.
- Sasser (2004): A worm that spread through email attachments and infected millions of computers.
- Conficker (2008): A worm that spread through email attachments and infected millions of computers.
- Stuxnet (2010): A worm that spread through email attachments and infected industrial control systems.
Ransomware:
- CryptoLocker (2013): A ransomware that encrypted files and demanded payment in exchange for the decryption key.
- WannaCry (2017): A ransomware that spread through email attachments and infected millions of computers worldwide.
- NotPetya (2017): A ransomware that spread through email attachments and infected thousands of computers worldwide.
- Ryuk (2018): A ransomware that spread through email attachments and infected thousands of computers worldwide.
- Sodinokibi (2019): A ransomware that spread through email attachments and infected thousands of computers worldwide.
Phishing:
- Nigerian 419 Scam (1990s): A phishing scam that targeted individuals with fake emails claiming to offer large sums of money in exchange for personal information.
- PhishKing (2000s): A phishing scam that targeted individuals with fake emails claiming to offer free products or services in exchange for personal information.
- Whaling (2010s): A phishing scam that targeted high-level executives with fake emails claiming to offer sensitive information or requests for personal information.
- Business Email Compromise (BEC) (2010s): A phishing scam that targeted businesses with fake emails claiming to be from a legitimate source, such as a CEO or CFO, requesting wire transfers or other financial information.
Spam:
- Spam (1970s): A type of unsolicited commercial email that is often used to promote products or services.
- Uceprotect (2000s): A type of spam that targeted individuals with fake emails claiming to offer free products or services.
- SpamAssassin (2000s): A type of spam that targeted individuals with fake emails claiming to offer free products or services.
- RoboSpam (2000s): A type of spam that targeted individuals with fake emails claiming to offer free products or services.
Other:
- Email Bombs (1990s): A type of email attack that sends a large number of emails to a single recipient, overwhelming their email server.
- Email Spoofing (1990s): A type of email attack that sends fake emails that appear to come from a legitimate source.
- Email Hijacking (2000s): A type of email attack that takes control of an email account and sends fake emails to the account's contacts.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and new email viruses and malware are constantly emerging. It's essential to stay informed and take steps to protect yourself from email threats.