Botnet

Synonyms of botnet

• zombie network
• bot army
• bot herder

Antonyms of botnet

• individual computer
• standalone system
• non-networked device

Collocations of botnet

malicious software

Frequency: 70 %

The botnet was used to distribute malicious software.

cyber attack

Frequency: 65 %

The botnet was responsible for a large-scale cyber attack.

infected devices

Frequency: 60 %

The botnet was able to control thousands of infected devices.

network security

Frequency: 50 %

The botnet posed a serious threat to network security.

criminal activity

Frequency: 45 %

The botnet was used for various criminal activities.

Idiomatic Expressions for botnet

• Phrase: botnet attack
  Meaning: a coordinated assault carried out using a network of compromised computers under the control of a single entity
  Usage: The company's website was brought down by a massive botnet attack aimed at disrupting its online services.