Could RSS feeds become a conduit for the transmission of computer worms? Security experts are at odds over the possibility. Those who play down the threat point to the fact that no virus has ever used the propagation technique.
"I've been really excited about RSS for a while. I think it's a great innovation that will shift a lot of focus away from the user towards automation. This may have it's drawbacks though. Overall, RSS/XML is exciting, BitTorrent is exciting, but it really depends on what you shove through the feedline."
-Josh
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