What is the meaning of the term logic bomb?

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What is the meaning of the term logic bomb?

  • a malicious worm
  • a malicious program that uses a trigger to awaken the malicious code
  • a malicious virus
  • a malicious program that hides itself in a legitimate program

Explanation: A logic bomb remains inactive until a trigger event occurs. Once activated, a logic bomb runs malicious code that causes harm to a computer.

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