Malware
Logic Bomb
Also known as: Slag code, Conditional payload
Definition
Malicious code that lies dormant inside a program and activates its payload only when a specific logical condition is met.
Examples
- A disgruntled DBA scripting deletion of records once their account is disabled.
- Supply-chain code that triggers only when a specific customer hostname is detected.
Related terms
Time Bomb
A type of logic bomb whose triggering condition is a specific date, time, or elapsed interval rather than another logical event.
Wiper Malware
Destructive malware whose primary goal is to irreversibly erase or corrupt data, firmware, or boot records — not financial gain.
Supply Chain Attack
An attack that compromises a trusted third-party software, hardware, or service provider in order to reach its downstream customers.
Backdoor
A covert mechanism that bypasses normal authentication or access controls to give an attacker future entry to a system.
Anti-Forensics
Anti-Forensics — definition coming soon.
Malware
Any software intentionally designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computers, networks, or data.