What is another word for botnet?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒtnɪt] (IPA) 
A botnet is a network of malware-infected computers controlled by a single attacker. Various other terms can refer to this type of network. One popular term is "zombie army," which is similar in meaning to botnet. Another phrase that is often used to describe botnets is "bot herder." It refers to the individual who controls and manages the network of infected computers. The term "bot farm" is also used to refer to botnets, emphasizing the large number of machines involved in the network. In some cases, botnets may also be referred to as "distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) armies" because of their ability to launch powerful attacks on websites and computer networks.
