Spies like Russ
One of the more interesting current news stories just also happens to be a very good IT article explaining what not to do.
The 11 Russian spies recently discovered in the US had their fair share of computer problems exacerbated by their lack of understanding of the technology and how to protect their resources. From open wifi hotspots to actually writing down their password on a PostIt and putting it on the monitor of the computer, these users show how inept the spy trade has become in the former Soviet Union.