Dave, agreed, but any communications technology has security risks. Take a popular OS, throw in a forced install of the worst security-wise internet browser available, and just browsing to any page on the web can become a huge risk.

With file injections into websites without webmasters knowing about it, a seemingly safe website can become a deathtrap to an unsuspecting user.

Viruses are being sent over MSN/Yahoo... Without user interaction...

The thing as with any technology, is that it needs to be set up correctly and be administered correctly... I have accountants who have VPN connections from their notebooks in order for them to drive to a client, log securely onto their server and retrieve files or documents needed.

VPN's are being used more and more by remote users who either work from home or from small satellite offices. Having a secure setup, makes all the difference!