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logic bomb

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

logic bomb

(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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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"

slag code

malevolent program - a computer program designed to have undesirable or harmful effects

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Transnational criminals, terrorists and intelligence services are learning about and using viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs and eavesdropping sniffers that can intercept, destroy, degrade or deny access to data.

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Statistically, fires and floods cause greater losses and downtime than viruses, but viruses, "worms", Trojan horses, and logic bombs can cause widespread damage, according to George and Hansen.

Companies Risk Loss of Critical Information Due to Inadequate ... by Business Wire

NFR HID also provides detailed monitoring of user-level activities and system changes, including file tampering, Web site defacement and installation of logic bombs.

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