How is Bot Herder defined by The Cyber Glossary?

Synonym(s): bot master (Source: The Cyber Glossary)

Defined term

Bot Herder

Bot Herder: The controller of a botnet that, from a remote location, provides direction to the compromised computers in the botnet.

Also known as: Bot Master

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Bot Master

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The controller of a botnet that, from a remote location, provides direction to the compromised computers in the botnet.

Definition 2: Synonym(s): bot master
Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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