Areas of Computer Misuse

The Computer Misuse Act is designed to protect computer users against wilful attacks and theft of information.

Offences under the act include hacking, unauthorised access to computer systems and purposefully spreading malicious and damaging software such as viruses.

The act makes it an offence to access or even attempt to access a computer system without the appropriate authorization.

Other areas of misuse of the computer include:                        

1. Invasion of privacy (hacking)

2. Fraud

3. Stealing

4. Pornography

5. Cybercrime

6. Piracy of software

7. Plagiarism

8. Spoofing attack