In 2001, the name of the famous tennis player Anna Kournikova became unexpectedly linked to a malicious computer virus. This virus, often referred to as the "Anna Kournikova virus," was a self-replicating worm that spread rapidly through email attachments.
The attachment, disguised as a photo of Kournikova, would entice unsuspecting users to open it, thereby infecting their computers. This incident highlighted the potential for cyberattacks to leverage popular figures and social engineering tactics to deceive users. While the Anna Kournikova virus was relatively benign compared to more sophisticated threats, it served as a stark reminder of the growing risks posed by cybercrime.