Name: Fighting viruses, defending the net
Uploaded: 2011-07-19T14:27:57Z
Duration: 17 min 17 s
Description: It's been 25 years since the first PC virus (Brain A) hit the net, and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage. Computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it.

It's been 25 years since the first PC virus (Brain A) hit the net, and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage. Computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it.

Mikko Hypponen: Fighting viruses, defending the net

Fighting viruses, defending the net

A journey to Pakistan reveals the origins of the first PC virus, Brain.A, bridging the gap between curiosity and modern cybercrime.

From playful pranks to organized crime, the evolution of malware signifies a global shift in the stakes of digital security.

Tracking down an online criminal using digital footprints exemplifies the intricate dance between cybersecurity experts and hackers.