UNOWN

Prediction:
Spyware attacks mobile devices.

Reasoning:
While the mobile viruses predicted for years by industry-security experts are apparently coming to a cell phone near you, I bet we'll see other forms of nefarious software make their way onto consumer electronics devices in 2006. Can't you imagine some smart soul with less-than-good intentions finding a way to piggyback a tracking agent onto your smart phone without your consent? Mobile devices are becoming ubiqutious these days, and in a world where viruses can now be hidden inside of Web images, mobile spyware is a foregone conclusion in my book. To protect yourself and your equipment, stay up-to-date on the latest threats at Download.com's Spyware Center.