Interesting article from Network World on the Top 5 security menace predictions of for 2008. In order

1. Bot Evolution
2. Web Threats (Aimed not only at unsuspecting visitors to social networking sites, such as MySpace, but any type of site or corporate web page)
3. Mobile Threats
4. Virtual Worlds (Think Second Life, World of Warcraft, Lineage etc....)
5. Upcoming US Presidential Election

Top 5 security-menace predictions for 2008 - Network World

Unfortunately the most secure computer in the world is one that is disconnected, un-powered and buried under 100 tonnes of concrete, so while we use computers for all sorts of activities in a connected environment we are always going to be at risk, so I think people should be thinking about security almost as a risk mitigation exercise.

If you are a consumer, always run anti-virus software, always have your firewall on, always run Spyware and Malware protection. As a consumer one of the things you can look at is Windows Live OneCare, which encompasses Antivirus, Anti-Phishing, Antispyware etc.. You can check it out here at http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm, and get a free 90 day trial.

Also check out the Microsoft Security at Home site to keep yourself up to date on how to protect your computer, yourself and your family http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx.