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Learned today what a zombie computer is. I had been hearing the term in relation to the cyber attacks, but did not know what it meant.
Apparently, a zombie computer can be any computer that has been installed with software that alters the operating system and then lies in wait for commands from a remote system. So that system can be used to send spam or hack other systems without the owners even being aware. The guy on NPR was an expert from Purdue.
Interesting info.
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