Computer Crime Law The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) divides
computer crime into three general categories: 1) The crime of
obtaining computer hardware, peripherals, and software
illegally; 2) Crimes that actually target a computer network or
device directly (Computer hacking; viruses; worms; Trojan
horses; logic bombs; malware; sniffers; bots, spyware, etc.);
and 3) Crimes committed through the use of computer networks or
devices (Cyberspace Crime), although the crime committed does
not target the actual computer or the network (Fraud and
identity theft: phishing and pharming scams; corporate
espionage; embezzlement; copyright infringement with software,
music and movie piracy; cyber terrorism; child pornography
trafficking, and more). There are more than 40 federal statutes
that govern the prosecution of computer-related crimes, as well
as various state statutes. To consult State Legislation
regarding computer crime laws and regulations please see the
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