a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied; when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects
English language
Toggle Transcript
logic bomb::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | slag code |
| Type of | malevolent program |
a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb.
Examples of logic bomb
logic bomb
At a preassigned time, the logic bomb suddenly went off and maliciously froze the utility's internal files.
From the time.com
The logic bomb had not disrupted the intricate systems that control the flow of water and electricity to the service's 1.2 million customers.
From the time.com
Because that's the logic of your argument re the bomb release mechanism.
From the theargus.co.uk
By perverse logic, therefore, Ozersk comes highly recommended to anyone in pursuit of a bomb.
From the theatlantic.com
If the Shi'ites have a bomb, it's only logical, as logic is measured in that miserable corner of the world, for the Sunnis to get one.
From the washingtontimes.com
Defending the use of the atom bomb, he essentially argues that by the cruel logic of war, the Japanese beckoned fate.
From the nytimes.com
The logic is either you obey, or you are hostile, and bomb ur ass to hell like middle-east if you can't defend yourself.
From the economist.com
Not to make too fine a point of narrative logic, but how is it that the exact moment of each interview being cut short is captured, if the bomb is killing everyone simultaneously?
From the washingtonpost.com
Of course, by the same logic, those easily impressionable children will have put their Sherrins in the cupboard the moment Izzy worked out he was far more comfortable under a bomb than a drop punt.
From the smh.com.au
