General knowledge question

What is the name of the first successful computer virus that spread in the wild?

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Morris

The Morris worm, released in 1988, is considered one of the first computer viruses to spread widely across the internet.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Wednesday 2 September 2026.

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