During a routine audit, the IT team discovers a piece of code embedded in the company's payroll system that is set to activate and erase employee records on a particular date. What type of malicious software has been deployed?
A logic bomb is malicious code designed to execute a harmful function when specific conditions are met, such as a particular date or the detection of unauthorized access. This differentiates it from other malware types like viruses or ransomware, which have different activation mechanisms and payloads.
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