As he expected the explanation to be rejected either way, Edgeworth chose a straightforward approach. He leaned back in his chair and spread one hand out, palm up, across the table. "Through a virus, as we've said. The 'forum' you found online is the source; the viruses originate there, and strike random members at intervals. The effects vary greatly, but are temporary and leave no more lasting damage than whatever embarrassment or other detrimental effects might result from the affected member's actions."