Are logic bombs and malware the same thing?

Technically speaking, logic bombs are not a type of malware, but they’re typically used in tandem with malware, which forms the payload—for example, a virus or worm—delivered by the logic bomb.

Are logic bombs illegal?

Logic bombs are typically considered illegal, as most have malicious intent. They fall under cybercrimes involving unauthorized access, data destruction, and disruption of services, and are punishable by laws such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the United States and similar regulations worldwide.

What is another name for a logic bomb?

Logic bombs are also known as slag code—the terms are often used interchangeably.

Are all logic bombs malicious?

The term logic bomb is used to describe malicious code that has been planted without consent. There are pieces of code that perform similar (but non-malicious) functions like software programmed to stop working after a trial period expires, but this is simply conditional programming not a logic bomb.

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