Watch out for viruses that spread to mobile phones, handheld computers, wireless networks and embedded computers which are increasingly used to run basic automobile functions, the 2004 year-end "Security Threats and Attack Trends Report" report warns. Then again, the readiness of individuals and companies to confront these challenges has also evolved, the study said.Read more at Reuters
More devices to be threatened by viruses and spam

A survey from IBM warns that computer problems such as spam and viruses may spread to a broader range of products, from phones to car engines they say.