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    Question

    Which of the following is a type of malware

    intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met?
    A Worm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Trojan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Spyware Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Logic bomb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A logic bomb is a piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that remains dormant until specific conditions are met, at which point it executes a malicious function. These conditions can include a specific date or time (also known as a time bomb), a certain number of transactions being processed, an employee's name being removed from a database, or a particular file being accessed or deleted. 

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