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You're referring to the infamous "I Love You" email worm, also known as the "Love Bug" or "Love Letter" virus!

The I Love You worm was a computer worm that spread rapidly in May 2000, infecting an estimated 50 million computers worldwide. It was a highly contagious and destructive malware that exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Here's a brief summary of how it worked:

1. The worm was sent as an email with the subject line "I Love You" and an attachment called "LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs".
2. The attachment was a Visual Basic Script (VBS) file that, when opened, would infect the computer.
3. The worm would then send itself to all the contacts in the infected computer's Microsoft Outlook address book.
4. The worm would also overwrite files on the infected computer, including documents, images, and even system files.
5. The worm would also display a fake error message, claiming that the computer was infected with a virus and needed to be cleaned.

The I Love You worm was particularly devastating because it spread so quickly and easily, and many people didn't realize the danger until it was too late. It's estimated that the worm caused over $10 billion in damages worldwide, making it one of the most costly malware outbreaks in history.

In response to the outbreak, Microsoft released a patch to fix the vulnerability, and antivirus software companies developed signatures to detect and remove the worm. The incident led to increased awareness about email security and the importance of using antivirus software and being cautious when opening attachments from unknown sources.