What is an example of computer crime(s)?
Computer crimes: hacking into a system without permission (trespass); theft or disclosure of information without permission; destruction of information (data) without authority (a separate property crime in many states); unlawful copying of data or programs (copyright infringement, which can amount to a crime); bypassing copy protection (a federal crime); sending or receiving prohibited information using a computer (e.g., child porn, federal crime); unauthorized use or access of a computer containing classified information; using a computer to make threats, steal money or other property or services, or to conspire to commit or to solicit any crime; using a computer to corrupt or interrupt any public signalling system, etc.
