Robert Morris (computer scientist)

Robert Morris is a computer scientist known for his work in cybersecurity and computer science research. He co-created the UNIX operating system, which is foundational to many modern computers. Morris also developed early computer security ideas and created the Morris Worm in 1988, one of the first internet worms that highlighted security vulnerabilities. His contributions have significantly shaped how computers and networks are protected and managed today. Morris is also a professor at Harvard University, focusing on computer science and cybersecurity research and education.