Information Security: "ILOVEYOU" Computer Virus Emphasizes Critical Need for Agency and Governmentwide Improvements

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Abstract:

ILOVEYOU is both a virus and worm. Worms propagate themselves through networks viruses destroy files and replicate themselves by manipulating files. The damage resulting from this particular hybrid, which includes overwhelmed e-mail systems and lost files is limited to users of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Supplementary Note:
Testimony before the Subcommittee on Technology, Committee on Science, House of Representatives.
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO/T-AIMD-00-171
Monitor Series:
GAO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.3.4_Cyber Management; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*INFORMATION SECURITY, OPERATING SYSTEMS(COMPUTERS), COMPUTER NETWORKS, COMPUTER FILES, WORMS, COMPUTER VIRUSES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
IATAC COLLECTON, GAO REPORTS
Report Date:
2001 May 10
Creation Date:
2001 Oct 17