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logic bomb
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logic bomb
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A computer virus that remains hidden until it is triggered when certain specific conditions are met.

logic bomb
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(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) Computing an unauthorized program that is inserted into a computer system; when activated it interferes with the operation of the computer
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Noun1.logic bomb - a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects; "a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb"
malevolent program - a computer program designed to have undesirable or harmful effects


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