Father Christmas (computer worm)
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The Father Christmas worm, also known as the HI.COM VMS worm, was a computer worm that used the DECnet to attack VAX/VMS systems. It was released in December 1988. The aim of this worm was to send a Christmas greeting from "Father Christmas" from the affected system.
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Other names | HI.COM VMS worm |
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Original author(s) | Unknown |
Initial release | December 22, 1988 |
Platform | VAX/VMS |
Type | Computer worm, malware |
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