Rogue diallers and the student allegedly behind the Sasser worm are amongst those nominated as the web's worst villains of 2004.

The awards, organised by technology press group Future Publishing, highlight organisations and services which shaped the net's highs and lows.

Web users can vote for the nominees until 11 October and winners of the Future UK Internet awards will be announced on 11 November.

The awards are now in their third year.

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