The Computer Misuse Act

What computer misuses are covered by this law?

• Hacking 
• Creating malware e.g a worm
• Using a keylogger
• Defacing a website
• Encrypting a device and demanding a ransom
• Distrubuting phishing emails
• SQL Injection
• Pharming

Section 1- 

The intent to gain access into a computer system and find data. For example, gaining access to a colleagues account without their permission is illegal.

Section 2-

The manipulation of private data. 

Section 3-

Gaining access to a computer system with the intent of damaging the systems operations e.g stealing data. 

Section 3ZA-

Gaining access to a computer system with the intension of causing series damage. Large scale attacks for example.