In a logic bomb attack, a Web site is overwhelmed by an intentional onslaught of thousands of simultaneous messages, making it impossible for the attacked site to engage in its normal activities.

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The description given in the statement is actually describing a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, not a logic bomb attack. A logic bomb attack is a type of malicious software that is triggered by a specific event or condition, such as a particular time or date, and can cause damage to a system or network.

In a Logic Bomb Attack, a Web Site Is Overwhelmed