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From Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, Former About.com Guide to Network Security

What Is A Bot (or Zombie)?

Friday October 28, 2005
'Bots' and 'zombies' are discussed frequently these days. Many computer magazines, Web sites and other news sources continue to talk about the "army" of zombie computers lying dormant and ready to attack at any moment. So, you may be asking yourself, "what is a 'bot', anyway?". This FAQ (frequently asked question) entry provides an overview of 'bots' and 'zombies' so you can understand what the threat is and how to guard your computer against it. What Is A Bot (or Zombie)?.
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