botnetnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈbɒt.net/us/ˈbɑːt.net/specializeda group of computers that are controlled by software containing harmful programs, without their users' knowledge:
Botnets have evolved quickly to make detection more difficult.
The hacker gained unauthorized access to the Penn computer server by using a botnet.
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- Computer security experts warn that botnet programs are evolving faster than security firms can respond.
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