"zombie network" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zombie networks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} zombie network (plural zombie networks)
  1. (computing, networking) A network or collection of compromised computers or hosts that are connected to the Internet. Categories (topical): Computing, Networking Related terms: zombie client, zombie computer
    Sense id: en-zombie_network-en-noun-I74~86VL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, networking, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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