Father Christmas (computer worm)

Father Christmas
Other namesHI.COM VMS worm
Original author(s)Unknown
Initial releaseDecember 22, 1988
PlatformVAX/VMS
TypeComputer worm, malware

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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