The Unintended Devastation of the ILOVEYOU Virus | Hidden Stories
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Жыл бұрынIn this week's story, I cover the case of the ILOVEYOU Virus - a software that was intended for good by its Philippines creator, but would end up as one of the most devastating, fastest-spreading viruses in history.
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@andyyjiang 10 ай бұрын
Hey everyone! Starting next Wednesday (October 4th), all future Hidden Stories will be migrating to a new, separate channel for clarity and simplicity. All of the current stories will still remain up on this channel, but all new videos moving forward will be posted on the new "Hidden Stories" KZfaq channel here: www.youtube.com/@hiddenstoriesYT. If you want to continue keeping up with the weekly stories and my Hidden Stories series, subscribe to this new channel ✌
@Ihavea.crushonDanDan-imwasted- 10 ай бұрын
Cool
@armandobanal5802 25 күн бұрын
Just keep getting better.👍
@iDontReallyKnowTbh Жыл бұрын
Imagine this guy as a grandpa sitting all his grandchildren down and going “did I tell you the story of-“ and all the children sit and listen to this guys amazing storytelling skills
@ZtheTaco Жыл бұрын
Those kids r gonna need to sit through a LOT of stories lol
@hpamdmonster Жыл бұрын
I just can't imagine him as a grandpa.😀
@dmvmeu7140 Жыл бұрын
Awh that's so sweet 😂❤
@ArtFlasque_ 2 ай бұрын
They won’t need an iPad, they would be entertained.
@Bukki13 Жыл бұрын
why doesn’t long form content from shorts creators get recommended more often?
@_Cambria_ Жыл бұрын
Right? Hopefully they start pushing his content more because these videos are so good!
@goldenalex22 Жыл бұрын
Good question…
@DiZoSoMom Жыл бұрын
Very good question. I think a lot of big content creators have realized the algorithm is broken, so they have separate accounts for snorts and full-length videos so they can market/push them more themselves.
@MYZS Жыл бұрын
KZfaq prefers you have two separate channels for both rather than one singular one
@Akira.0. Жыл бұрын
KZfaq
@PanzerKampsf Жыл бұрын
It’s rare to find story content creators who actually look like they’re interacting with the viewer instead of just speaking in a boring monotone voice all the time, good job, Andy!
@robert-trading-as-Bob69 Жыл бұрын
It is a pity that Onel was no longer able to follow a career he obviously loved. He might be the biggest loser to his own virus.
@elmagnificow8494 5 ай бұрын
damn true.
@abdallahhakeem5185 Жыл бұрын
It's so funny to think about The Pentagon and Major Political Bureau Administrations and Agencies just casually opening anonymous love letters they received through emails directed towards official governmental addresses: "Tee hee! I wonder who it could be?"
@Sosa_DDTY Жыл бұрын
Right??? Like who opens a love email at work? Lol
@KavehsSecretary Жыл бұрын
" Oh a love letter sent to the official and legitimate government address , im opening it"
@BG-iu1ld Жыл бұрын
Even large institutions need love! 😂❤️
@BlondeQtie Жыл бұрын
@@KavehsSecretary like he said, the internet was different 24 years ago 😅 there wasn’t much awareness or knowledge about viruses.
@KavehsSecretary Жыл бұрын
@@BlondeQtie Ah yes i noted this but the thought is still quite humorous to me
@Yos115 Жыл бұрын
I've heard this one before but still staying because it's Andy telling the story 😁
@molten612 Жыл бұрын
same
@DOROTHY_MCGUIRESON Жыл бұрын
Same
@olemrac6 Жыл бұрын
Ong
@external316 Жыл бұрын
You went from being someone who leaves people on Cliff hangers and not telling the full story to being a amazing storyteller that digs deep to find the best stories and doesn’t just say “oh this person said oh heck to a 20 year old guy at the gas station as a joke that they both laughed at, cancel him, put him in federal prison! That’s asalt! That’s killing his mental state! Bla bla bla bla BLA”. Thanks bro.
@lavenderflowersfall280 Жыл бұрын
Yus
@gregmeyer9595 Жыл бұрын
Glad he finally got to tell his story, awesome story. I gotta say I enjoy that i your long format stories I’ve never heard before. Keep up the hard work.
@ChocolateMilk19 7 ай бұрын
That university rejection for his thesis really created a villain anti-hero just wanting to make the internet free for everyone!
@janemiettinen5176 Жыл бұрын
Its like letting your cat out and later finding out the cat had help and they killed all the birds they found.. So cool he got to tell his story eventually, sometimes things have unforeseen results.
@beterbomen Жыл бұрын
I want to give this guy a hug... He went through so much shit.
@SpriteMan1 Жыл бұрын
Those teachers fr started his villain arc
@wanali4504 Жыл бұрын
Damn, I was actually shocked by the small number of views. This deserves at least a million.
@Davi-rx Жыл бұрын
It will pick up, he just recently started posting longer stories.
@JACKIElovesBLUE Жыл бұрын
This was crazy!! Your story telling is so good!! Love listening to it
@Morar_Bro Жыл бұрын
I love this. Higher quality than most other KZfaq essay, even normal shows.
@kenham6742 5 ай бұрын
Ransomware computer virus infected one of my computers years ago and it would not let me open my documents. It directed me to a website that told me it could fix the problem if I sent a payment! I enjoyed taking that worm apart, piece by piece myself, by simply looking at all the files that were created that day, and throwing them out, if I didn't recognize them. Everything that created itself that day was destroyed, by me! So many parts of the worm were missing, it no longer wriggle through my system, and I could access all my files again! No problems. No one should pay to get rid of ransomware. Shaking my head at hospitals who pay the multi-millions dollar ransom. Took me less than half an hour and I paid nothing.
@_rik Жыл бұрын
I feel bad for him, such a giant mistake and he must’ve regretted it so much. Although those shades made him look dripped out to mask the fear
@_ZeroMaximum_ Жыл бұрын
As a Filipino, I somehow feel like we're being recognized...
@jhbf Жыл бұрын
we should get less recognition 🎉🎉🎉
@IHaveAFatherButHesAbroad Жыл бұрын
@@jhbf yeah we should ✨
@Philippineball1062 Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's rare for us to be recognized.
@jhbf Жыл бұрын
@@Philippineball1062 good🎉
@ArwinasMoon Жыл бұрын
So this was how ILOVEYOU virus start?
@bryannaing6316 Жыл бұрын
While he definitely had the best of intentions, there's a reason the entire school board said no to something ethically wrong. Still, sucks for the poor guy who didn't intend to cause all the damage he did.
@GadAnimations 11 ай бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I interpreted the thesis as a theoretical approach to a computer program, not something that was actually planned to be released in that moment. Ethical concerns are really important and something to discuss within the school, but not letting him graduate seems ridiculous to me. They were testing his knowledge on a subject and he succeeded, they just didn't like his answer due to their own biases. There's absolutely a world where he could have graduated as well as instructed not to follow through with this theoretical approach due to ethical concerns.
@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 8 ай бұрын
@@GadAnimations Well, this would be one thesis the school wouldn't want to publish either, vitiating the point.
@suskagusip1036 4 ай бұрын
@@GadAnimations Believe it or not. In my school if they found out you're pregnant they kicked you out. I have one classmate that we were already ready to march for our graduation they found out she was pregnant they kicked her out of graduation. That's a public university funded half by the government. Idk why these oldy professors still live in 1521. The year when Magellan discovered the Philippines. Many of them are fluent in Spanish too and none of their students interested anymore.
@pamelairvine-pearson4719 Жыл бұрын
Love your stories, Andy. This longer format is fantastic! I look forward to Wednesdays now 😊
@biguniverse9493 Жыл бұрын
wow. you’re amazing story teller.. i did not get bored at all for 18 minutes of your video.Thank you. please keep posting . because i will definitely watch it.
@kristinae.7084 Жыл бұрын
Andy, I just love your warm, compassionate personality and your great storytelling ability. I love that you tell fascinating stories that are not horrible and violent like other channels
@lavenderflowersfall280 Жыл бұрын
Only the guy he was telling the story about smom could feel that way anymore
@heidivaliev3706 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video, Andy! Thank you so much for sharing it.😊
@XBOX1FLASH 10 ай бұрын
You should do more like this one, currently rn im binge watching these vids and this is by far the best one in my opinion. I just LOVE IT.
@ToyTiger666 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video that gave me much more info on something I only heard of little b4. Severely underrated. Way to go, Mr. Jiang!
@silverchaired Жыл бұрын
I love this guy. I’m so happy that I get to watch his content everyday. Not only have I learnt so much, but I’ve also developed a love for researching things and learning about various different real life topics and dramas. Thank you Andy
@rpac2736 Жыл бұрын
These stories are just so captivating and interesting. Keep up the good work!
@Atlas.23 9 ай бұрын
I've heard of this virus before, but I never knew the lore ran this deep.
@czeianamiguel5543 9 ай бұрын
Same💀
@boranim21 Жыл бұрын
Finally, the video I am waiting every Wednesday! Thanks Andy 🥰
@dareeldmt9310 Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to hearing your stories, keep up the good work.
@BeatemAllGaming Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! It was awesome!! Thanks Andy!!❤
@oElmer Жыл бұрын
As someone with an interest in computer science, this was probably your most fascinating story so far and I could swear each story is better than the last. Thank you so much, Andy.
@AmericaTown Жыл бұрын
Always looking forward to these every week!
@bobdodson8468 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy. Another very interesting story and told so well. Your research and enthusiasm is impressive.
@Hopespringseternal Жыл бұрын
Another great job with this one, Andy! Good reminder to never click on anything. Poor guy!
@honeyjuice219 Жыл бұрын
imagine him telling his grandkids how he hacked the entire world and didn't go to jail for it
@delamorerosa 8 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@SeekingTheLoveThatGodMeans7648 8 ай бұрын
Morally as guilty as sin, however.
@maryl1785 Жыл бұрын
Love your stories, Andy!
@ActionalGuy Жыл бұрын
Idk why but this guy is the most entertaining guy I’ve ever seen
@bxxsta Жыл бұрын
Ima listen to this during the day cuz I'm done with school
@super_koi_fish Жыл бұрын
I’m literally doing the same rn
@conniewhall3109 Жыл бұрын
So, Andy, please go into more detail on how everyone, everywhere were able to fix this virus for them selves. Btw, love your style and content. You make a great difference, Andy. Yep. And stinkin' cute, as well.
@blukitten3400 Жыл бұрын
This guy is actually really good at telling stories, it got me interested and intrigued so I subscribed immediately haha
@kicks1975 9 ай бұрын
Love the way this was told! Thank you for a well narrated story 💕
@realglo Жыл бұрын
Seen one Instagram reel of u and was binge watching them this is the first KZfaq vid I’ve watched and I’m hooked your a great content creator keep going
@JANRIEL Жыл бұрын
Lots of hard work to create this video.I admire you man..Subbed.
@kristineandres1093 Жыл бұрын
Bro I'm glad you mentioned our most talented hacker, Onel de Guzman
@x0_alex_0x91 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for slowing down your voice :)) I really appreciate it. This one was wonderful story. i love your work
@asasipogi 11 ай бұрын
WTF??? For decades we have been told that the maker of the virus was not captured and is working in the highest tech company, or CIA or something in the USA. I'm sad that thedude is now just a cellphone repairman... I wonder why his offers didnt go well... Andy this is Gold, pls never stop this series
@maikaymtgmng7612 7 ай бұрын
he's a pro tech now in quiapo
@NT-qc8jp Жыл бұрын
Love your stories. Your voice is soothing.
@bartman156. Жыл бұрын
I remember being told about this virus a long time ago but today is when I heard the full story. Thank you.
@leslieo5947 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy...great story
@BarbaraKelley347 7 ай бұрын
Andy, you’re awesome! Love love love this channel. You are a great storyteller. ❤️🙏👍
@BarneyAtAldiALT Жыл бұрын
I love your long form content please keep making more
@looniemoonie5955 Жыл бұрын
This is crazy how Internet makes people connected and supposed to make us feel less lonely... yet this virus worked so well, which only further proves that we're still VERY lonely and secretly hope to meet someone that would make this life at least bearable.
@NathanielTello-vq2sv Жыл бұрын
I love these videos please keep making more I am a huge fan of u keep up the good work
@GoldenBladedPhoenix Жыл бұрын
Love your stuff
@glenjennett Жыл бұрын
It sounds like a good thing that it happened and happened before the internet was as popular as it is now. Viruses like this are a good thing because it shows where our vulnerabilities are and teaches us to better protect ourselves in the future. It didn't actually cause any harm physically to anyone. Computers can either be fixed or replaced, but no one actually got hurt.
@kimjong-un6556 Жыл бұрын
Great content ❤
@kuttfam0191 Жыл бұрын
Great story!
@amandawalski4407 Жыл бұрын
I'm loving this! ❤🤗
@karson277 Жыл бұрын
What a good story enjoyed it a lot!
@pla6454 Жыл бұрын
I love your content, respect to you brother.
@ljenk5 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy 👍
@lostboy8084 Жыл бұрын
Just subscribed this guy has a great storytelling ability.
@extracelestial9527 Жыл бұрын
Other story tellers on YT have pigeonholed themselves by only talking about crime or ghosts...etc. Andy hasn't made that mistake because he mixes it up a lot. I really appreciate Andy's style of storytelling the most. Even better than Mr. Ballen.
@harazhangf5782 Жыл бұрын
Quite an interesting story. I feel sad for the guy. But when you refered to the 2000's as "Back then" and "at the time" oh god I felt old.
@privateprivate5302 Жыл бұрын
I remember the hubbub about the 'I Love you ' virus. Thanks for giving is the story behind it!😊 That was Awesome 😎👍
@mskittysraiinbowpass 8 ай бұрын
I didn't even know about this. I just learned about this by watching leave the world behind .So I researched it and now I'm here. Thanks for explaining everything
@ZGsoccer7 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@Tahim4o1 Жыл бұрын
This was very educational thanks
@jdud3579 Жыл бұрын
Wow i didn't know that one of our people createe a world wide virus.... Another Fascinating Story Andy... You have grown so much as a creator
@PhilipPaxton Жыл бұрын
Keep up thr good content Andy
@Vidboyloy Жыл бұрын
Good story 😀 🤩
@juang1one 10 ай бұрын
Great vid bro...meanwhile while this hapend we were running Novel Groupwise and smoking a nice cigar with our feet on our desks...😎
@Mezzeric 6 ай бұрын
Love it.
@veganmomma24b21 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! Thank you. I recall my computer being infected with this horrific virus.
@maryschuster847 Жыл бұрын
Andy you’re a great story teller!!! You find so many unusual stories! 😀
@victonxvixxxveriveryfanboy3887 Жыл бұрын
Sana magkarun sya ng Netflix documentary soon hahaha nung nag aaral pa ako, hindi sya nadiscuss ngayon ko lang din to nalaman hehe
@onuhrita5009 Жыл бұрын
Nice story, was never really an interest in computer but your narration helps!
@kathykat367 Жыл бұрын
Great story...but.....did he ever graduate? I mean, his thesis was proved.
@andyyjiang Жыл бұрын
he never did graduate unfortunately, I guess by that point, but if I recall correctly it may have his own decision to not go back to school. maybe because of the trauma he experienced from this incident :(
@kathykat367 Жыл бұрын
@@andyyjiang Sad, his life could have been different. I don't think he was malicious.
@neverendingjourneystilllea5271 7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@heroknaderi Жыл бұрын
Wow and that virus was devastating. I enjoyed the video. 😎 also corious will windows 7 be vonuabke
@juliestrickland7754 Жыл бұрын
Very cool story.
@aguinayajolly6565 7 ай бұрын
That's not how they told us in school here in the Philippines. They said Guzman wanted to graduate and create the virus and he got expelled because of that they did not say it was a thesis first and got rejected and did not graduate before unleashing the virus but a lot of computer programmers praise him for his work
@realteamwall Жыл бұрын
in 26 seconds you completely changed my perspective of the i love you virus its not a virus its kindness people still do something similar to it in a manual way
@TonyAnnechino Жыл бұрын
Just discovered @WhiteBatAudio because of your closing music. 💙 Also, cool story bro. 😎 (And I mean that!)
@lavenderflowersfall280 Жыл бұрын
Oh my God... You got me shaking. 😳
@Metrosmash Жыл бұрын
Belissimo, Andy
@JACKBOOT12 Жыл бұрын
Dude pretty much broke the early internet what a legend
@ethanbailley4408 Жыл бұрын
Absolute genius
@blaze9670 4 ай бұрын
Nice
@TocaIzo 3 ай бұрын
My Dad worked at the airport way back in 2000, When the virus got popular he tested it on one of the airport computers! He found every single bank account and tons of info. I’m glad he didn’t do anything bad with it. He still works there :D and its fun! Also, the airport was Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada
@stupiddumshet Жыл бұрын
This show os fireeeee
@jujhar. Жыл бұрын
I'm glad Onel is doing well
@rodneyrodriguez611 Жыл бұрын
The "I LOVE YOU" bug.. lol. I got that on my beeper!! Lol I was wondering what that text was!😅
@AspenMatabi 11 ай бұрын
Andy is the best informative youtber why isn’t he as famous as pewdiepie? This guy’s stuff is incredible!
@Swaxol Жыл бұрын
love dis
@scaletta5847 Жыл бұрын
What a story
@tovethecat Жыл бұрын
Yeah it was the first computer virus in the Philippines, I think I know cause sometimes people say “can you google what was the first computer virus in the Philippines” and the answer would be “I love you” and it is a way to send a cute message to your loved one
@user-mt9mx4nt3c 9 ай бұрын
AFAIK, the first virus locally created by a particulat group of Filipinos in PH was "cbrain" way back in 1986 kung hindi ako nagKamali.
@rhapout Жыл бұрын
Andy hasn't reached the time when people are charged to use the internet per hour. Man I'm old 😭
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