Elk Cloner creator Richard Skrenta profiles as early virus pioneer
New York reports on Rich Skrenta, the ninth grade prankster who unleashed Elk Cloner, the first personal computer virus. The piece traces his later ventures including Topix, a Netscape-backed directory, and his role in shaping early online culture while noting the evolution of computer viruses from boot sector pranks to global threats via email and instant messaging.
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Bush seeks immunity power for telecoms over surveillance program
The Bush administration pushes Congress to grant legal immunity to telecommunications firms tied to the post 9/11 warrantless surveillance program. Officials say the measure would shield those who aided the government from civil suits, potentially covering employees and related parties. Democrats warn it could protect others beyond the targeted companies.
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