Logic Bomb

nounid 3165·updated May 12, 2026

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

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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.

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied

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