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Computer Offenses. Chapter #76. 7601: Definitions. ACCESS: communicate with any computer, sys-tem or network COMPUTER: electronic device performing logic, math, or memory COMPUTER DATA: information contained within COMPUTER NETWORK: interconnection of two or more computers.
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Computer Offenses Chapter #76
7601: Definitions • ACCESS:communicate with any computer, sys-tem or network • COMPUTER:electronic device performing logic, math, or memory • COMPUTER DATA: information contained within • COMPUTER NETWORK:interconnection of two or more computers
Definitions (con’t) • COMPUTER OPERATION:function for which the computer was designed • COMPUTER PROGRAM:data related instruc-tions causing specific functions • COMPUTER SOFTWARE:set of programs • COMPUTER SYSTEM:set of related, connected or unconnected computers / devices • COMPUTER VIRUS:computer program that causes unauthorized activities
Definitions (con’t) • DATABASE:formalized lists of information • DENIAL-OF-SERVICE ATTACK:attempt to prevent legitimate use of computer / system (flooding network, disrupting connections, or service) • DEPRIVE:withhold from using • ECONOMIC VALUE:market value of items damaged, disrupted or destroyed • ELECTRONIC MAIL SERVICE PROVIDER:intermediary who provides electronic mail
Definitions: • ELECTRONIC MAIL TRANSMISSION SYS-TEM (INFORMATION):information used to find the origin of the electronic mail • FAX:transmission of a document through phone or electronic means • FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT:anything trans-mitted of value – checks, drafts, etc • INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER:furnishes internet access
Definitions • PERSON:individual, corporation using services • PROPERTY:all tangible and intangible elements of a computer system • TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE:all parts of a computer system that assist in transmission of data • WIRELESS ADVERTISEMENT:electronic means of marketing products • WWW:all aspects of the internet
7603: Jurisdiction • Can be prosecuted either: • From location it was committed or • From location it was received
7603: Restitution • Upon conviction: • 1) cost of repair or replacement • 2) loss of profits • 3) cost of restoring lost data
7604: Concurrent Jurisdiction Can be prosecuted either by: County District Attorney or State Attorney General
7605: Defenses • 1) Believed he / she was entitled by law to hack into the system • 2) Believed he / she had permission to do so
7611: Unlawful Use of Computer • A PERSON COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL USE OF COMPUTER IF: • 1) accesses or exceed authorization to access, damage, or destroy computer or systems • 2) intentionally accesses without authorization to disrupt operation of computer system • 3) I. or K. without authorization gives out pass-words or confidential information for a system • Penalty: F-3
7612. Disruption of Service • I. or K. gets involved in a plan to commit a “denial of service attack” upon any sys-tem to “block or im-pede or deny” access to the system • F-3
7613: Computer Theft • Entering a computer system with the intent to deprive him / her thereof • F-3
7614: Unlawful Duplication • Makes or causes to be made unauthorized copy in any form in-cluding but not limit-ed to printed or elec-tronic data, programs, or software • F-3 (under $2500) • F-2 (over $2500)
7615: Computer Trespass • K. or without authority uses a computer or network to: • 1) temporarily or permanently remove data, soft-ware or programs • 2) causes a computer to malfunction regardless of time • 3) alter or erase any data, programs, or software • 4) create or alter financial documents • 5) cause physical injury to the property of another
7615: Computer Trespass (con’t) Penalty: F-3
7616: Distribution of Computer Virus • I. Or K. sells, gives, or distributes a computer program that has the capability to: • 1) prevent, impede, control, delay or disrupt a system • 2) degrade, damage, or destroy a system • F-3