Apparently RSS feeds could help to transmit computer worms.
Gregor Freund, chief exec and co-founder of the Check Point Software subsidiary, said RSS feeds are a potential threat because whenever you have unstructured or unfiltered data you can end up with viruses. He added that Zone Labs had spotted malicious behaviour over RSS feeds but wasn't able to supply any details on what this malfeasance might be.
Scary stuff as I now read RSS feeds on my PCs, mobys (the main way I browse now) and Xbox. To read more check out The Register
