Computer Misuse Act

Question 1

What is the first section?

Answer 1

Unauthorized access to computer material (Section 1):

Explanation: It’s illegal to access someone else’s computer or data without permission.

Example: Hacking into someone’s email account without their consent.

Question 2

What is the second section?

Answer 2

Unauthorized access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offenses (Section 2):

Explanation: It’s illegal to access someone else’s computer with the intention of committing more crimes.

Example: Breaking into a company’s database to steal customer information and sell it online.

Question 3

What is the Third section?

Answer 3

Unauthorized acts with intent to impair the operation of a computer (Section 3):

Explanation: It’s illegal to cause harm or disruption to computer systems.

Example: Launching a virus or malware that crashes a website or network.

Question 4

What is the 3A section?

Answer 4

Making, supplying, or obtaining articles for use in offenses under sections 1, 3, or 3ZA (Section 3A):

Explanation: It’s illegal to create, distribute, or possess tools or software used for hacking or committing cybercrimes.

Example: Developing and selling software designed specifically to bypass security measures on computers.

Question 5

What is the 3ZA section?

Answer 5

Unauthorized acts causing or creating risk of serious damage through unauthorized computer misuse

Explanation: Similar to Section 3A, but extends to cover offenses under Sections 1 and 3 as well.

Example: Releasing Radioactivity, Major Power Outages