Looks like Microsoft's deep pockets are helping get worm writers picked up quicker.  Hopefully this will help deter future writers of bad code.  OK maybe it won't but at least somebody's $5 mil richer!

Microsoft reward snags suspected Sasser author

Microsoft's $5 million fund for rewarding informants for leads on virus attacks played a key role in the arrest of the suspected author of the Sasser worm.

Source: http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6265_11-5209021.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=tr