He wanted to see how well Internet users protect themselves from virus attacks. It was created to prove that viruses could spread among computers connected to this network. It takes the name of whichever file a person requests. Although its name changes, people who use the network can easily spot the worm by its size. A survey conducted by Pilot Network Services Inc. found that suspected hackers made as many as 6,000 attempts last month, compared to 2,200 in December.
Many companies don t even know they are being scanned or if their networks have been compromised.
While, experts warn that hackers with records of developing sophisticated automated hacking tools are already planning to insert the Internet worms.