"botherder" meaning in English

See botherder in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: botherders [plural]
Etymology: From bot + herder. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bot|herder}} bot + herder Head templates: {{en-noun}} botherder (plural botherders)
  1. (Internet, computer security) A malicious hacker who controls a botnet. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Computer security, Internet, People Synonyms: botmaster

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Alternative forms

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