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Botnet

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Definition: Botnet is short for "Robot Network." A botnet is made up of computers that have been infected by a trojan, allowing the creator of the network to control them remotely. Botnets are often used for sending spam, spreading viruses, or attacking other computers.
Also Known As: Zombie Army
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