Botherder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Botherder is a noun meaning (Internet, computer security) A malicious hacker who controls a botnet.
Meaning
(Internet, computer security) A malicious hacker who controls a botnet.
Example Sentences
Most bots use a central C&C server for communicating with their botherder, and normally they use the standard IRC protocol for that purpose.
After securing the computer against antivirus tools, previous hackers, and detection by the user, the botherder might check to see what else might be here.
Word Forms
- botherders
Synonyms for botherder
Depending on context, synonyms include botmaster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include botmaster, warbot, botnet, knowbot, cyberintruder, cyberattacker.
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