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What (who) is logic bomb - definition

PIECE OF CODE INTENTIONALLY INSERTED INTO A SOFTWARE SYSTEM THAT WILL SET OFF A MALICIOUS FUNCTION WHEN SPECIFIED CONDITIONS ARE MET
Logic Bomb; Logical bomb; Malicious logic

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¦ noun Computing a set of instructions secretly incorporated into a program so that if a particular condition is satisfied they will be carried out, usually with harmful effects.
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<programming, security> Code surreptitiously inserted into an application or operating system that causes it to perform some destructive or security-compromising activity whenever specified conditions are met. Compare back door. [Jargon File] (1996-07-02)
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A logic bomb is an unauthorized program that is inserted into a computer system so that when it is started it affects the operation of the computer. (COMPUTING)
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Logic bomb

A logic bomb is a piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met. For example, a programmer may hide a piece of code that starts deleting files (such as a salary database trigger), should they ever be terminated from the company.

Software that is inherently malicious, such as viruses and worms, often contain logic bombs that execute a certain payload at a pre-defined time or when some other condition is met. This technique can be used by a virus or worm to gain momentum and spread before being noticed. Some viruses attack their host systems on specific dates, such as Friday the 13th or April Fools' Day. Trojans and other computer viruses that activate on certain dates are often called "time bombs".

To be considered a logic bomb, the payload should be unwanted and unknown to the user of the software. As an example, trial programs with code that disables certain functionality after a set time are not normally regarded as logic bombs.