"zombie computer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zombie computers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} zombie computer (plural zombie computers)
  1. (computing, networking) A computer connected to the Internet that has been compromised by a hacker via a computer virus, computer worm, or Trojan horse program and can be used to perform malicious tasks under the remote direction of the hacker. Categories (topical): Computing, Networking Related terms: zombie client
    Sense id: en-zombie_computer-en-noun-aoDpV1jK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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