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compromised computer

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compromised computer
A computer that has a virus, Trojan or other malevolent program. See botnet.


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To help prevent infections such as these, Symantec recommends that users take standard precautions, such as using complex passwords, ensuring that programs use the lowest level of privileges necessary, disabling file sharing if not needed, keeping patches up-to-date and isolating compromised computers quickly to prevent threats from spreading.
Gen uses rootkit technology to change Windows DNS settings on compromised computers in order to inject malicious content into otherwise legitimate Web pages or redirect search engine results in popular search engines, often referred to as click fraud hijacking.
lt;p>On Thursday, a security researcher from Arbor Networks reported that hackers are using Twitter as a means to distribute instructions to a network of compromised computers, known as a botnet.
 
 
 
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