Botnet
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僵尸网络
Botnet · N/A · 僵尸网络 · BOT-net · zombie network · Cybersecurity · malware · ddos · compromiseCybersecurityzombie network/BOT-net/
Also known as: zombie network
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
A botnet is a network of compromised devices controlled remotely by an attacker, often used for spam, fraud, or distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Real-World Example
Infected home cameras and routers can be drafted into a botnet that floods a website with traffic during a DDoS attack.
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