What exactly is the source of ZDnet’s obsession with attempting to strike fear into the hearts of everyone who uses digital technology? Why must they constantly push the “you will be attacked” and “there could soon be a virus that does this” angles?
The mundane truth is still that most security breeches are from disgruntled employees (a result of corporate abuses) and most intentional cracks are done solely for the purpose of sending spam (a result of public gullibility).
Real breeches are about the almighty dollar, not destruction.