I totally agree. In typical IT policies in companies they ban any type of removable storage device from accessing the network (iPod is classified as such a device). That will prevent misc viruses and an urge for a pissed off employee to take company information.

This story is ridiculous and the answer is plain and simple. Apple is the scapegoat because of the name and the "story", but it should be understood by employees and companies not to bring any device in the building that can become a threat.

That way, it makes things easier on the IT staff so they don't have to babysit they employees more than they have to.