"zombie client" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zombie clients [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} zombie client (plural zombie clients)
  1. (computing, networking) Computer software that takes directions from a remote computer and uses the infected computer to perform malicious tasks as directed. Categories (topical): Computing, Networking Related terms: zombie computer
    Sense id: en-zombie_client-en-noun-UVcCkQaB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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