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Zombie

March 5, 2018

Zombie

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What Is A Zombie?

What is a Zombie? Here’s a definition…

 

A program that is installed on a system to cause it to attack other systems.
SOURCE: SP 800-83

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A zombie is a computer or device infected with malware that is controlled remotely by a hacker. Zombies may be used to launch online attacks or send spam or phishing emails to infect other devices.

A large group of these zombies is known as a botnet.