Last September, more than 100 people were arrested in the US, UK, and Ukraine as part of an international cybercrime ring that allegedly stole more than $70 million from victims’ bank accounts. In terms of online security, though, the arrests meant almost nothing.

The thieves’ main tool was a botnet—a remotely controlled network of infected computers that spreads via web pages and email. The best efforts to destroy these zombie armies have failed; botnets continue to thrive, sending daily bursts of stolen info (yes, possibly including yours) to servers around the world.

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One quick stroll around this year’s Consumer Electronics Show made clear it’s “game on” for in-car connectivity, as mobile devices collide head-on with the automobile. But if you think this is about telling your dashboard, “Play ‘White Stripes,’” you’re missing the point.

The reality is that automotive connectivity will come in several flavors, and those data and voice pipes will connect to the cloud and provide all manner of service, productivity, safety and entertainment possibilities.

Ford legitimately caught the industry sleeping at the switch when it launched the Sync in-vehicle...