The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act was passed in 1986 to fight computer hacking and cracking involving government and bank computers. It has been amended 6 times, notably in 2001 by the US Patriot Act, and in 2008 by the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act.
Hacking, particularly involving banks and government computers.
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Hacking, particularly involving banks and government computers.
It was passed to make it a criminal offence for a person to '...intentionally and without authorisation...' access any protected computer system. A full explanation of the act can be seen in the Wikipedia article (see related link).
Computer fraud is a criminal offense punishable by jail time and fines under the Computer Fraud and Abuse .
Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, this law covers safeguards against cybercrime and other frauds and exploits that can be done with a computer.
Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, this law covers safeguards against cybercrime and other frauds and exploits that can be done with a computer.
Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986, this law covers safeguards against cybercrime and other frauds and exploits that can be done with a computer.
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Computer Fraud & Abuse Act
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act governs computer access and trespass, as well as applicable local state laws.