Chapter 3, Problem 3E

Explanation of Solution

Laws passed to prosecute computer crime:

In order to commit a computer crime, the act has to be done willfully and knowingly. Various classes of misdemeanor to prosecute computer crime are assigned depending on intention.

For example:

Misdemeanor against computer data and program:

Class – I: this is assigned if the offence is to defraud or obtain property.

Class- D: This is assigned if the damage occurred is more than $2500 or if the act causes interruption or impairment of government operations or public utilities and services.

Class – F: this is if the risk creates bodily harm to others...