"Zombie"

A "zombie" in a modern context typically refers to a computer or network system that has been compromised and is being controlled remotely by malicious actors, often without the owner's knowledge. These compromised systems are used to carry out illegal activities, such as sending spam, launching attacks, or spreading malware, as part of a larger network called a "botnet." The term derives from the fictional undead creature, highlighting how these systems are "alive" but under the control of hackers, often operating invisibly in the background and contributing to cybercrime.