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

Solution

A logic bomb is a piece of code intentionally inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met. For example, a programmer may hide a piece of code that starts deleting files (such as a salary database trigger), should he or she ever be terminated from the company.

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