Rich Skrenta

According to Tim Tracy, the first virus in the wild, Elk Clone, turns 25 this year.

Tim has put together a charming and interesting story about Rich Skrenta, who in his 9th grade made what is generally reccognized as the first computer virus in the wild - meaning the first computer virus known to spread itself outside of a safe location.

Rich is today a successful serial entrepreneur. The virus is long gone. The story is still fun, though!