"zombie master" meaning in All languages combined

See zombie master on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-zombie master.wav Forms: zombie masters [plural]
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  1. (computing, networking) A command and control center that guides and directs a zombie computer or zombie network. Categories (topical): Computing, Networking

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