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Zombie computers - Definition and Overview

A zombie computer (abbreviated zombie) is a computer attached to the Internet that has a hidden software program or backdoor. This backdoor allows the computer to be remotely controlled by others. Some uses for a zombie include conducting distributed denial of service attacks or sending spam, while not revealing an attacker's true identity.

Backdoors are often installed with spammed trojans or e-mail worms.

Example Usage of computers

iEmFiona: doing my computers homework :| pft. lonnng
fergusonartist: im not really brilliant with computers,so long it switches on/off and it works,OK but anything technical i kind of fall apart,slow learner
Enozym: stuff computers, I like the type-writer.It makes a lovely joyful 'PING' whenever you finish a line. *shakes computer* Why don't you PING!?!!
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