"~BD~" <~BD~@nomail.afraid.com> wrote in message
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> FromTheRafters wrote:
> > "~BD~"<~BD~@nomail.afraid.com> wrote in message
> > news:iuq5op$1f9$1@dont-email.me...
> > [...]
> >> I have no knowledge of the duties of 'Network administrators'. Will
> they be
> >> using tools such as Malwarebytes and/or SuperAntispyware?
> >
> > Probably not.
>
> Accepted!
>
> >> Will they use the 'services' of an organisation such as Aumha.net -
> >> downloading all manner of 'unknown' cleaning 'tools' until the
> helper/adviser
> >> deems their network 'clean'? Somehow I doubt that!
> >
> > Probably not, and why should they - they're not looking for malware.
>
> I do not understand.
>
> "A network administrator is a person responsible for the maintenance of
> computer hardware and software that comprises a computer network. This
> normally includes deploying, configuring, maintaining and monitoring active
> network equipment."
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_administrator
>
> If they do not *look* for malware, how will they ever uncover it?

When they see the anomalous activity, and they investigate, they can
deduce the existence of the malware.