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A group introduces a computer contaminant into the systems of a city power grid with intent to threaten the security of India, disrupting supplies essential to the life of the community. Which statement is correct under the Information Technology Act, 2000?

This is cyber terrorism under section 66F. Introducing a contaminant with intent to threaten India's security and disrupting essential supplies qualifies, and the punishment may extend to imprisonment for life, including for conspiracy. Section 69B deals with traffic data monitoring, not this offence.

  1. AIt is cyber terrorism, punishable with imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for lifeCorrect
  2. BIt is cyber terrorism, but punishment is limited to three years
  3. CIt is only a civil contravention, compensable by damages
  4. DIt falls under section 69B and is punishable with one year imprisonment

Explanation

Section 66F(1)(A)(iii) covers introducing a computer contaminant with intent to threaten security of India causing disruption of essential supplies. Section 66F(2) prescribes imprisonment which may extend to life, including for conspiracy. Section 69B concerns monitoring traffic data and penalises intermediaries for non-assistance, not such attacks.

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