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botnet

Idiom Cybersecurity

Meaning

a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled remotely by a hacker

Example Sentences

"The hacker used the botnet to launch a massive DDoS attack on the server."

Related Expressions

buckle under pressure

to give in or fail due to too much stress or pressure

crack of dawn

very early in the morning

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to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand

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to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions

drop your guard

to relax your vigilance or become less careful

High risk, high reward

The greater the risk, the greater the potential benefit.