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The timeline of computer viruses and worms illustrates the evolution of malware since the inception of computers. Here's a brief overview of notable viruses and worms throughout the decades: ### 1970s - **1971**: The **Creeper virus**, recognized as the first computer worm, was created by Bob Thomas.

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