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Why do people write viruses?

• amichail 18y ago
  The general impact of their work however is a healthier commercial software industry because viruses scare away many users from pirated software. I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft appreciates their work, just as long as it doesn't get too much out of control. BTW, I also think Microsoft appreciates a certain level of piracy as free advertisement.
  • windsurfer 18y ago
    * I also think Microsoft appreciates a certain level of piracy as free advertisement.* Exhibit 1: Vista 7
• octane 18y ago
  Because they have AntiVirus software to sell.
  • amichail 18y ago
    Or maybe because they want to encourage cutting edge biology-inspired research for anti-virus software: http://www.cs.unm.edu/~immsec/publications/virus.pdf http://www.cs.unm.edu/~immsec/publications/virus.pdf
• oomkiller 18y ago
  For the lulz :) (Read: it's all about ego)