] Internet security experts are divided on the source and
] purpose of computer viruses and worms like Blaster and
] SoBig. But some government agencies are investigating a
] possible connection between the increasing spread of
] infected computers and organized crime.

Speculation that the Sobig worm wasn't created by a kiddie or someone trying to make a point about security or even by a group of spammers, but by a much darker shade of black hat . . .

Computer Viruses and Organized Crime