logic bomb

/ˈlɑdʒɪk bɑm/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"A disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb in the company's payroll system, programmed to delete all employee records if his name was ever removed from the active payroll. "

Related Words

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

software noun

/ˈsɑftˌwɛɹ/ /ˈsɒftˌwɛə/ /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/

Encoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless stored in some form of unalterable memory such as ROM).

"The new school management software allows teachers to easily track student progress. "

function noun

/ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

What something does or is used for.

"The function of a school lunch is to provide students with nutrition. "

inserted verb

/ɪnˈsɜːtɪd/ /ɪnˈsɝtɪd/

To put in between or into.

"In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card."

employee noun

/(ˌ)ɪm-/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

programmed verb

/ˈproʊˌɡræmd/ /ˈproʊˌɡræmdɪd/

To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

malicious adjective

/məˈlɪʃəs/

Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

"The student's malicious comment about his classmate's new shoes hurt her feelings. "

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

planted verb

/ˈplæntəd/ /ˈplæntɪd/ /ˈplɑːntəd/ /ˈplɑːntɪd/

To place (a seed or plant) in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow.

"My daughter planted a sunflower seed in a small pot on the windowsill. "

disgruntled verb

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/

To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

"The long wait at the bus stop disgruntled the students, making them impatient and annoyed. "

intentionally adverb

/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli/ /ɪnˈtɛnʃənli/

In an intentional manner; on purpose.

"The student intentionally missed the first few days of school to avoid the difficult math test. "