bot herd

noun

noun

Internet A large collection of compromised systems exploited for malicious purposes.

Computer security

So-called bot herds - networks of compromised PCs under the control of a malicious hacker - continue to be used as launch pads for other types of attack2005 September 19, “Hackers target net call systems”, in BBC Online:

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