Botnet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɒtnɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Botnet is a noun meaning (4chan slang) spyware.
Meaning
(4chan slang) spyware.
More Meanings
- (Internet, computer security) A collection of compromised computers that is gradually built up and then unleashed as a DDOS attack or used to send very large quantities of spam.
Example Sentences
Google Chrome is botnet, use Firefox instead
Then they blacklisted addresses used by spammers. In response, senders started using botnets (networks of otherwise innocent computers).
Word Forms
- botnets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include botherder, botmaster, warbot, knowbot, botosphere, cyberassault.
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