zombie client

noun

Computer software that takes directions from a remote computer and uses the infected computer to perform malicious tasks as directed.

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Meanings

nounzombie client (plural zombie clients)

plural zombie clients

  1. computingComputer software that takes directions from a remote computer and uses the infected computer to perform malicious tasks as directed.
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