Suspected Sasser worm author caught; could trigger more arrests, says Sophos

An 18-year old man has been arrested in Rotenburg, North Germany, in connection with writing and distributing the infamous Sasser internet worm, which is estimated to have attacked tens of millions of PCs across the world. Sophos's virus experts believe that the gang responsible for distributing the Sasser worm may also be responsible for the hard-hitting Netsky worms which have infecting computer users since for most of the year. Read more