- Most cyber-attacks have an immediate malicious impact on your computer. For example, if you unknowingly download ransomware in an email attachment, it will typically lock your files immediately. However, logic bombs attack differently. A logic bomb is malicious code that remains concealed until triggered by a certain action.
- A logic bomb—also known as slag code—is a piece of malicious code that hackers insert into a computer network, software program, or digital device.
- Usually, logic bombs are set to detonate on a particular date. These types of logic bombs are often referred to as time bombs. Other types of logic bombs are triggered when you open a certain file or type in a specific command on your PC. Usually, logic bombs are installed by someone with high-level access, such as a systems administrator.
- 2 Logic Bomb Examples:
- Fake or cloned software
- Keylogger
- The following signs and symptoms are a call for concern:
- Your important files start to suddenly disappear or seem to be altered.
- Your passwords no longer work—but you don’t remember changing them.
- You accidentally downloaded software from a known malicious site. The software might not cause instant damage, but it might be hiding malware in the form of a logic bomb.
MakeUseOf – Modisha Tladi | April 18, 2021
