The Melissa Virus (1999) | The Email Virus That Caused Global Chaos | Episode 6

In 1999, the Melissa virus spread rapidly through email, shocking the world and disrupting email systems at organizations around the globe. 🦠💻 But how did a single infected document caused global chaos? In this episode 6 of Cyber Files by LucusAcedemy, we uncover the story of the Melissa virus (1999), how it exploited Microsoft Word macros, how it spread through Microsoft Outlook, and why it became one of the most infamous malware outbreaks in computer history. 🔍 In this video: • The origin of the Melissa virus • How the email infection spread • The role of Microsoft Word macros and Outlook • The impact on businesses and email servers • The investigation and consequences behind the outbreak Discover how the Melissa virus changed the way the world viewed email security and malware threats. 📌 Subscribe to *LucusAcedemy* for more cybersecurity documentaries, historical cyberattacks, computer viruses, and digital mysteries. #MelissaVirus #MelissaVirus1999 #CyberFiles #CyberSecurity #ComputerVirus #CyberAttack #Malware #EmailVirus #CyberHistory #LucusAcedemy #MicrosoftOutlook #TechHistory #episode6