ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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unauthorised access to someone else’s files
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unauthorised access to someone else’s files with intent to commit further criminal offences
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copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit
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writing and distributing a virus
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Detailed explanation-1: -Copying software and trying to sell it to someone for a profit is not an offence under the Computer Misuse Act. However, it is still illegal under the copyright law.
Detailed explanation-2: -Section 3ZA of the Computer Misuse Act makes it illegal to perform an unauthorised act causing, or creating the risk of, serious damage of a material kind. If the damage is caused or threatened to human welfare or national security you can go to prison for life, otherwise the maximum sentence is 14 years in prison.
Detailed explanation-3: -you shoulder surf as your friend enters their username and password, you remem-ber their login details, login to their account and read all their messages. Your friend leaves his tablet on the couch. Without his permission you access his amazon account and order a new computer console.