The first computer virus was created in 1971 and was called 'Creeper'. Spooky! 👻💻 #CyberHistory
September 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The first computer virus was created in 1971 and was called 'Creeper'. Spooky! 👻💻 #CyberHistory
📎 Fun Fact Friday
The word “bug” in tech?
It came from an actual moth found in a Harvard computer in 1947.
That moth is now on display at the Smithsonian.
#FunFactFriday #CyberHistory #TechTrivia #CYBERSPAN
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The word “bug” in tech?
It came from an actual moth found in a Harvard computer in 1947.
That moth is now on display at the Smithsonian.
#FunFactFriday #CyberHistory #TechTrivia #CYBERSPAN
cyberspan.us
August 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📎 Fun Fact Friday
The word “bug” in tech?
It came from an actual moth found in a Harvard computer in 1947.
That moth is now on display at the Smithsonian.
#FunFactFriday #CyberHistory #TechTrivia #CYBERSPAN
cyberspan.us
The word “bug” in tech?
It came from an actual moth found in a Harvard computer in 1947.
That moth is now on display at the Smithsonian.
#FunFactFriday #CyberHistory #TechTrivia #CYBERSPAN
cyberspan.us
#ThrowbackThursday: Celebrating Edmund Berkeley, born on this day in 1909! 🎉
Founder of the Association for Computing Machinery, he helped shape computer history with Harvard's Mark II & penned "Giant Brains." A true pioneer in making tech accessible!
#CyberHistory #TechPioneer #BerkeleyLegacy
Founder of the Association for Computing Machinery, he helped shape computer history with Harvard's Mark II & penned "Giant Brains." A true pioneer in making tech accessible!
#CyberHistory #TechPioneer #BerkeleyLegacy
March 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#ThrowbackThursday: Celebrating Edmund Berkeley, born on this day in 1909! 🎉
Founder of the Association for Computing Machinery, he helped shape computer history with Harvard's Mark II & penned "Giant Brains." A true pioneer in making tech accessible!
#CyberHistory #TechPioneer #BerkeleyLegacy
Founder of the Association for Computing Machinery, he helped shape computer history with Harvard's Mark II & penned "Giant Brains." A true pioneer in making tech accessible!
#CyberHistory #TechPioneer #BerkeleyLegacy
🔙 #ThrowbackThursday to Feb 27, 1976:
The NSA's IBM 7950, aka Harvest, retires after 14 years of cryptanalysis. Imagine the cybersecurity challenges back then! How has your business evolved to tackle today's digital threats? Let's chat about your security journey!
#CyberHistory #DataProtection
The NSA's IBM 7950, aka Harvest, retires after 14 years of cryptanalysis. Imagine the cybersecurity challenges back then! How has your business evolved to tackle today's digital threats? Let's chat about your security journey!
#CyberHistory #DataProtection
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🔙 #ThrowbackThursday to Feb 27, 1976:
The NSA's IBM 7950, aka Harvest, retires after 14 years of cryptanalysis. Imagine the cybersecurity challenges back then! How has your business evolved to tackle today's digital threats? Let's chat about your security journey!
#CyberHistory #DataProtection
The NSA's IBM 7950, aka Harvest, retires after 14 years of cryptanalysis. Imagine the cybersecurity challenges back then! How has your business evolved to tackle today's digital threats? Let's chat about your security journey!
#CyberHistory #DataProtection
Megaupload.com X January 19, 2012 X HISTORY SNUFF #history #todayinhistory #historysnuff #onthisday #historyfacts #megaupload #fbi #doj #usdoj #filesharing #piracy #piracyking #kim #kimdotcom #cyberhistory #onlinehistory #hongkong #online #onlinesharing #onlinefilesharing #fileshare
January 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
🎉 #ThrowbackThursday to the dawn of cybersecurity!
Did you know SAGE was the first big leap in computer networks? In the '50s, it linked radar stations for air defense paving way for today cybersecurity measures. 🔗
#CyberHistory #SAGE #DigitalSafety #Cyberawareness #TechTrivia
Did you know SAGE was the first big leap in computer networks? In the '50s, it linked radar stations for air defense paving way for today cybersecurity measures. 🔗
#CyberHistory #SAGE #DigitalSafety #Cyberawareness #TechTrivia
January 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🎉 #ThrowbackThursday to the dawn of cybersecurity!
Did you know SAGE was the first big leap in computer networks? In the '50s, it linked radar stations for air defense paving way for today cybersecurity measures. 🔗
#CyberHistory #SAGE #DigitalSafety #Cyberawareness #TechTrivia
Did you know SAGE was the first big leap in computer networks? In the '50s, it linked radar stations for air defense paving way for today cybersecurity measures. 🔗
#CyberHistory #SAGE #DigitalSafety #Cyberawareness #TechTrivia
Remember CVE-2014-6271 (Shellshock)?
It wasn't just a bug;
it was a lesson in underestimating environment variables in bash.
Treat every input as malicious—security starts at the boundary.
#CyberHistory #PenTest #Coding #Infosec #CVE #Bugbounty
It wasn't just a bug;
it was a lesson in underestimating environment variables in bash.
Treat every input as malicious—security starts at the boundary.
#CyberHistory #PenTest #Coding #Infosec #CVE #Bugbounty
January 13, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Remember CVE-2014-6271 (Shellshock)?
It wasn't just a bug;
it was a lesson in underestimating environment variables in bash.
Treat every input as malicious—security starts at the boundary.
#CyberHistory #PenTest #Coding #Infosec #CVE #Bugbounty
It wasn't just a bug;
it was a lesson in underestimating environment variables in bash.
Treat every input as malicious—security starts at the boundary.
#CyberHistory #PenTest #Coding #Infosec #CVE #Bugbounty
🔐1977: RSA encryption was born, laying the groundwork for much of the secure communication we rely on today. SSL/TLS, digital signatures, secure email, and countless other critical cryptographic applications are all built on RSA. #CyberHistory #Encryption #VintageSaturday
January 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🔐1977: RSA encryption was born, laying the groundwork for much of the secure communication we rely on today. SSL/TLS, digital signatures, secure email, and countless other critical cryptographic applications are all built on RSA. #CyberHistory #Encryption #VintageSaturday
The 2000 Mafiaboy attack: A 15-year-old hacker took down major sites like CNN, eBay, and Yahoo! in a massive DDoS attack.
One of the first big wake-up calls for the internet.
#CyberHistory #InfoSec
One of the first big wake-up calls for the internet.
#CyberHistory #InfoSec
January 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The 2000 Mafiaboy attack: A 15-year-old hacker took down major sites like CNN, eBay, and Yahoo! in a massive DDoS attack.
One of the first big wake-up calls for the internet.
#CyberHistory #InfoSec
One of the first big wake-up calls for the internet.
#CyberHistory #InfoSec
🗓️ 2009: Operation Aurora—the 1st cyber attack publicly linked to a nation-state (China)—targeted U.S. tech giants like Google.
🌐 Today: The U.S. considers banning TP-Link routers, citing 🇨🇳 cyber risks.
📖 History repeats, but the stakes are higher. #cybersecurity #cyberhistory
🌐 Today: The U.S. considers banning TP-Link routers, citing 🇨🇳 cyber risks.
📖 History repeats, but the stakes are higher. #cybersecurity #cyberhistory
December 19, 2024 at 7:11 PM
🗓️ 2009: Operation Aurora—the 1st cyber attack publicly linked to a nation-state (China)—targeted U.S. tech giants like Google.
🌐 Today: The U.S. considers banning TP-Link routers, citing 🇨🇳 cyber risks.
📖 History repeats, but the stakes are higher. #cybersecurity #cyberhistory
🌐 Today: The U.S. considers banning TP-Link routers, citing 🇨🇳 cyber risks.
📖 History repeats, but the stakes are higher. #cybersecurity #cyberhistory
🔙 #TBT to December 19, 1921 - Celebrating the birth of Adin D. Falkoff, co-inventor of #APL, which revolutionized programming at IBM!
From chemical engineering to shaping #cybersecurity with his impactful work, Falkoff's legacy inspires our commitment to straightforward solutions! #CyberHistory
From chemical engineering to shaping #cybersecurity with his impactful work, Falkoff's legacy inspires our commitment to straightforward solutions! #CyberHistory
December 19, 2024 at 6:31 PM
🔙 #TBT to December 19, 1921 - Celebrating the birth of Adin D. Falkoff, co-inventor of #APL, which revolutionized programming at IBM!
From chemical engineering to shaping #cybersecurity with his impactful work, Falkoff's legacy inspires our commitment to straightforward solutions! #CyberHistory
From chemical engineering to shaping #cybersecurity with his impactful work, Falkoff's legacy inspires our commitment to straightforward solutions! #CyberHistory
🔐 The Evolution of Encryption: From Ancient Hieroglyphs to Quantum-Resistant Algorithms
#cybersecurity #encryption #quantumcomputing #dataprivacy #cyberhistory #informationsecurity
#cybersecurity #encryption #quantumcomputing #dataprivacy #cyberhistory #informationsecurity
November 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM
🔐 The Evolution of Encryption: From Ancient Hieroglyphs to Quantum-Resistant Algorithms
#cybersecurity #encryption #quantumcomputing #dataprivacy #cyberhistory #informationsecurity
#cybersecurity #encryption #quantumcomputing #dataprivacy #cyberhistory #informationsecurity
🎉 #ThrowbackThursday:
On Nov 14, 1943, Peter Norton, the pioneer of data recovery, was born! 🚀 Known for Norton Utilities, he laid the groundwork for modern cybersecurity. Fun fact: His legacy lives on through The #Norton Family Foundation.
#CyberHistory #NortonLegacy
On Nov 14, 1943, Peter Norton, the pioneer of data recovery, was born! 🚀 Known for Norton Utilities, he laid the groundwork for modern cybersecurity. Fun fact: His legacy lives on through The #Norton Family Foundation.
#CyberHistory #NortonLegacy
November 14, 2024 at 1:58 PM
🎉 #ThrowbackThursday:
On Nov 14, 1943, Peter Norton, the pioneer of data recovery, was born! 🚀 Known for Norton Utilities, he laid the groundwork for modern cybersecurity. Fun fact: His legacy lives on through The #Norton Family Foundation.
#CyberHistory #NortonLegacy
On Nov 14, 1943, Peter Norton, the pioneer of data recovery, was born! 🚀 Known for Norton Utilities, he laid the groundwork for modern cybersecurity. Fun fact: His legacy lives on through The #Norton Family Foundation.
#CyberHistory #NortonLegacy
1. The first computer virus, Creeper, was created in 1971. #CyberHistory 🦠
November 6, 2024 at 7:05 AM
1. The first computer virus, Creeper, was created in 1971. #CyberHistory 🦠
34. The first cyber espionage attack was reported in 1986. #CyberHistory 🕵️
November 5, 2024 at 12:04 PM
34. The first cyber espionage attack was reported in 1986. #CyberHistory 🕵️
28. The first known use of the term 'cyberspace' was in 1982. #CyberHistory 🌐
November 5, 2024 at 11:04 AM
28. The first known use of the term 'cyberspace' was in 1982. #CyberHistory 🌐
24. The first worm was created in 1988 and infected 10% of the internet. #CyberHistory 🐛
November 5, 2024 at 10:24 AM
24. The first worm was created in 1988 and infected 10% of the internet. #CyberHistory 🐛
20. The first recorded cybercrime was in 1820. #CyberHistory 📜
November 5, 2024 at 9:44 AM
20. The first recorded cybercrime was in 1820. #CyberHistory 📜
1. The first computer virus was created in 1983. #CyberHistory 🖥️
November 5, 2024 at 6:34 AM
1. The first computer virus was created in 1983. #CyberHistory 🖥️
Today marks the anniversary of 1988, when the Morris Worm was released – the first computer worm spread via the internet
#morriswormanniversary #cyberhistory #internetmilestone #1988techevent #firstcomputerworm #computerworm #worm
#morriswormanniversary #cyberhistory #internetmilestone #1988techevent #firstcomputerworm #computerworm #worm
November 2, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Today marks the anniversary of 1988, when the Morris Worm was released – the first computer worm spread via the internet
#morriswormanniversary #cyberhistory #internetmilestone #1988techevent #firstcomputerworm #computerworm #worm
#morriswormanniversary #cyberhistory #internetmilestone #1988techevent #firstcomputerworm #computerworm #worm
🚨💾 #Throwback to August 29, 1990! The UK’s Computer Misuse Act began, paving the way for cyber laws worldwide. Born from intense debates and hacker escapades like the infamous BT mailbox hack aimed at the Duke of Edinburgh, this law marked a milestone in fighting computer fraud. #TBT #CyberHistory
August 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM
🚨💾 #Throwback to August 29, 1990! The UK’s Computer Misuse Act began, paving the way for cyber laws worldwide. Born from intense debates and hacker escapades like the infamous BT mailbox hack aimed at the Duke of Edinburgh, this law marked a milestone in fighting computer fraud. #TBT #CyberHistory
Unlock the Past with Archives! The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine lets you time-travel through websites. See how they've changed or disappeared over time. It's history at your fingertips! web.archive.org #WaybackMachine #OSINT #CyberHistory #osinttools #infosec
August 30, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Unlock the Past with Archives! The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine lets you time-travel through websites. See how they've changed or disappeared over time. It's history at your fingertips! web.archive.org #WaybackMachine #OSINT #CyberHistory #osinttools #infosec
#Cyberhistory:
30 years ago on 12 December 1993, a dozen people gathered at #HAMMET event which made an experimental performance on #IRC as a parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet
NFO: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ham...
Script: www.marmot.org.uk/hamnet/hscri...
30 years ago on 12 December 1993, a dozen people gathered at #HAMMET event which made an experimental performance on #IRC as a parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet
NFO: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ham...
Script: www.marmot.org.uk/hamnet/hscri...
December 11, 2023 at 8:47 PM
#Cyberhistory:
30 years ago on 12 December 1993, a dozen people gathered at #HAMMET event which made an experimental performance on #IRC as a parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet
NFO: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ham...
Script: www.marmot.org.uk/hamnet/hscri...
30 years ago on 12 December 1993, a dozen people gathered at #HAMMET event which made an experimental performance on #IRC as a parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet
NFO: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ham...
Script: www.marmot.org.uk/hamnet/hscri...