Logic Bomb: A type of malicious code that is designed to trigger a specific action when certain conditions are met. It is used to disrupt operations, steal data, or cause damage to a system. Examples include triggering a data deletion when a user logs off, activating a ransomware attack on a specific date, or sending confidential information to a remote server.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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