ILOVEYOU Virus

In May 2000, the world witnessed one of the most destructive and fast-spreading worms in history — the ILOVEYOU worm. Disguised as a harmless love letter, this VBScript-based malware leveraged social engineering and Microsoft Outlook to infect millions of systems globally within hours.

Task 1 ILOVEYOU Virus

This Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge will take you back in time to dissect the infamous ILOVEYOU worm, its propagation mechanism, its impact, and the story behind its creator. You'll apply OSINT skills, malware knowledge, and historical awareness to solve the 14 questions based on real-world facts.

Answer The Questions

Question1.

What was the file name of the attachment used to deliver the ILOVEYOU worm via email?

Question2.

What scripting language was used to write the ILOVEYOU worm?

Question3.

Which popular Microsoft application did the ILOVEYOU worm use to spread itself to a user’s contacts?

Question4.

What category of malware best describes the ILOVEYOU worm?

Question5.

In which country did the ILOVEYOU worm originate?

Question6.

What was the name of the suspected author behind the ILOVEYOU worm?

Question7.

What educational institution was linked to the creation of the ILOVEYOU worm?

Question8.

What was the name of the dropped hidden file that the ILOVEYOU worm used to collect/stash data?

Question9.

What email subject line was used by the worm to lure users?

Question10.

Approximately how much financial damage (in USD) did the ILOVEYOU worm cause globally?

Question11.

What was the worm’s mechanism for replicating itself to other users?

Question12.

What was the global date of the ILOVEYOU worm's first major outbreak?

Question13.

What major U.S. intelligence agency had to shut down email services due to the ILOVEYOU worm?

ILOVEYOU Virus

Task 1 ILOVEYOU Virus

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