The First Law Implementing Penalties for Creators of Malicious Code
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Which of the following laws is the first to implement penalties for the creator of viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code that causes harm to the computer systems?
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The correct answer is B. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is a United States law that was passed in 1986 to address computer-related offenses. It was the first law to implement penalties for the creation of viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code that cause harm to computer systems. The law was amended in 1996 to increase the penalties for such offenses.
The CFAA makes it illegal to access a computer without authorization or to exceed authorized access. It also prohibits the intentional transmission of a program, information, code, or command that causes damage or disruption to a computer system. Violators of the CFAA can face fines and imprisonment.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) is a U.S. federal law that requires financial institutions to safeguard customer data. It was passed in 1999.
The Computer Security Act is a U.S. federal law that was passed in 1987 to improve the security and privacy of sensitive federal government information processed by computer systems.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a U.S. federal law that was passed in 1998 to update copyright law for the digital age. It includes provisions that address copyright infringement on the internet.
In summary, the first law to implement penalties for the creator of viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code that cause harm to computer systems is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
