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Computer Crimes

Mon, May 19, 2014

Most states have enacted Internet and computer crimes statutes, including among many others Virginia, California, New York, Alabama.  Many of these statutes not only provide for criminal prosecution but also for civil liability.

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Texas Computer Crimes

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

Computer virus means an unwanted computer program or other set of instructions inserted into a computer's memory, operating system, or program that is specifically constructed with the ability to replicate itself or to affect the other programs or files in the computer by attaching a copy of the unwanted program or other set of instructions to one or more computer programs or files.

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New York Computer Crimes

Fri, May 21, 2010

S 156.00 Offenses involving computers; definition of terms. The following definitions are applicable to this chapter except where different meanings are expressly specified

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Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Fri, May 21, 2010

Having knowingly accessed a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access, and by means of such conduct having obtained information that has been determined by the United States Government pursuant to an Executive order or statute to require protection against unauthorized disclosure.

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