"logic bomb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: logic bombs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} logic bomb (plural logic bombs)
  1. A piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met. Hypernyms: malware, digital weapon (english: a weapon composed of software used in cyberwarfare)
    Sense id: en-logic_bomb-en-noun-mmyPBD50 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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