What is the term for a logic bomb that triggers based on a specific time or date?

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7 Jun 2017
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A logic bomb that activates when a certain time or date is reached is called a time bomb. Unlike viruses or Trojan horses, which spread or disguise themselves differently, a time bomb specifically relies on a time-based event to execute its payload.

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