Why was the iloveyou bug created?

The "ILOVEYOU" bug, also known as the "ILOVEYOU" virus, was created as a form of a computer worm that spread through email with the subject line "ILOVEYOU." Its primary purpose was to exploit human emotions and curiOSity by enticing users to open the email and execute the attached Visual Basic script. Once activated, it would overwrite files, steal passWords, and spread itself to the user's contacts. The creator, believed to be a Filipino programmer, likely aimed to demonstrate the vulnerabilities of computer systems and the effectiveness of social engineering rather than intending outright malicious damage.