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What Is a Logic Bomb? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

A logic bomb is a piece of malicious code that stays dormant until a condition is met, such as a date, a deleted user account or a number of runs. When it triggers, it deletes, encrypts or alters data on the system.

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