NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Why was the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 introduced? To stop people from accessing unauthorised information.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unauthorized Access to Computer Material: Like a normal person used any software or data to access secure access to any other program then it is not acceptable. The secure access for this person is unauthorized, and he tries to access it in an illegal way. So, a normal person can be prosecuted for this offense.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: Under section 66 of IT Act, 2000 which later came up with a much broader and precise law says that cracking or illegally hacking into any victim’s computer is a crime. It covers a wide range of cyber-crimes under this section of the IT Act.

Detailed explanation-4: -Section 66 of the IT Act deals with the offence of computer hacking. In simple words, hacking is accessing of a computer system without the express or implied permission of the owner of that computer system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hacking is a punishable offense in India with imprisonment up to 3 years, or with fine up to two lakh rupees, or with both. Chapter IX Section 43 of IT act, 2000 prescribes a penalty for the damage to computer or computer system. It is a common thing which happens whenever a computer system is hacked.