Zombies

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This lecture segment defines "Zombies" specifically. The slide text explains that while spyware steals information, zombies "focus on awaiting commands from hackers rather than stealing information." These infected systems are "remotely controlled to participate in coordinated attacks." A diagram illustrates this architecture: an "Attacker" icon sends a "Control" signal to a central "Zombie" cloud, which then distributes "Malware" to multiple "Compromised Network" laptop icons. The instructor also actively annotates the slide, underlining critical phrases and drawing circles to emphasize the active nature of the threat and the flow of control.

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    The text explicitly states they "operate similarly to spyware but focus on awaiting commands from hackers rather than stealing information." The instructor underlines key phrases "Zombies," "spyware," "awaiting commands," and "hackers." Further underlining highlights "remotely controlled" and "coordinated attacks." The diagram clearly shows an "Attacker" sending "Control" to a "Zombie," which sends "Malware" to "Compromised Network" devices. The instructor circles the attacker, writes "Attacks" below it, writes "Zombone" above the cloud, and adds the word "Active" near the top right, reinforcing the offensive nature of the zombie network.

The core distinction is the lack of data theft; instead, the main function is to serve as a very remote-controlled tool for coordinated attacks. The visual diagram clarifies the hierarchy: the attacker is the master, the zombie is the intermediary, and the compromised networks are the distributed resources used for the attack. The annotations "Active" and "Attacks" confirm that the systems are weaponized for offensive operations rather than passive surveillance.

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