I’m very concerned with the recent proliferation (perhaps equivalent to the summertime bunny population) of online HijackThis readers. I’ve seen them popping up more and more in blog posts as viable alternatives to a proper log reading. More and more on forums, I notice the abundance of people seeking help with their logs. Sadly, these forums are staffed primarily by trained volunteers - and there just aren’t enough of them to satisfy the rising demand. As viruses and malware continue to become more sophisticated and prevalent, I’m sure the demand is going continue this increasing trend.

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