| Bot | A
bot computer is one that has been infected with some type of malware that
allows the computer to be controlled by an outside entity. Millions of
computers are bots that are now under the influence of malware distributors who
use these computers to send out spam, attack other computers and websites, and carry
out scams and identity thefts. The computer owner is usually unaware that their
computer has been compromised since this activity is performed in the
background.
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