malicious logic

nounverified· unreviewed·updated Aug 30, 2026

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

Framework senses

4 senses across 4 frameworks

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) Cybersecurity Lexicon1 senseview framework →

§1: 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 →

§1: 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 →

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

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: Hardware, firmware, or software that is intentionally included or inserted in a system for a harmful purpose.
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