Logic Bomb

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met.

Framework senses

3 senses across 3 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: Logic bombs are programs or snippets of code that execute when a certain predefined event occurs. Logic bombs may also be set to go off on a certain date or when a specified set of circumstances occurs.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: A piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: A piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met.