I think you're right to be concerned about the security of sidebar gadgets. Sidebar gadgets are mini-programs that have full-user rights and could be a source of exploitation in the future. I'm not aware of any present dangers, but Ill keep my eye out for new threats. As well, any gadget you download, you should be sure to trust the source. As they gain in popularity, I'm sure they'll be enticing to virus-writers.
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