Time Bomb

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Resident computer program that triggers an unauthorized act at a predefined time.

Framework senses

4 senses across 3 frameworks

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

§1: Resident computer program that triggers an unauthorized act at a predefined time.

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

§1: Resident computer program that triggers an unauthorized act at a predefined time.

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time
§2: a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed