Zombie network

A zombie network (also known as a botnet) is a group of computers that have been infected by malicious software (malware) and can be controlled as a group without the knowledge or consent of their owners. The computers in the zombie network are referred to as “zombies” because they are under the control of the malware’s malicious operator and can be used to carry out various malicious activities, such as executing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, sending out spam, or stealing confidential information.

The infection of a computer can occur in a number of ways, for example, by downloading malicious software, opening malicious email attachments, or visiting a malicious website, and once the malware is installed it can be virtually undetectable. Once the machines are infected, the malicious operator gains control of the “zombies,” thus creating the zombie network. The malicious operator then has the ability to carry out the malicious activities mentioned earlier.

Zombie networks can cause major problems for users of infected machines, as they can not only be used to carry out malicious activities but also to spread further infections. In addition, they can be used to bypass security measures in networks, as the traffic of the network will appear to be looking from the infected machine rather than from the malicious operator’s control.

Due to the difficultly in recognizing when a computer has been infected with a zombie network, it is important to be aware of the security measures that can be taken to protect against them. These include running up-to-date anti-virus and anti-malware, using a firewall, practicing safe web browsing, and avoiding suspicious links.