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malicious logic

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Hardware, firmware, or software that is intentionally included or inserted in a system for a harmful purpose.

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3 senses across 3 frameworks
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →
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Hardware, firmware, or software that is intentionally included or inserted in a system to perform an unauthorized function or process that will have adverse impact on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system.
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Hardware, firmware, or software that is intentionally included or inserted in a system for a harmful purpose.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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Hardware, firmware, or software that is intentionally included or inserted in a system for a harmful purpose.
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