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A hacker, intending to threaten the security of India, introduces a computer contaminant into the network of a power grid operator. Which additional element is needed under Section 66F(1)(A) for the act to be cyber terrorism?

Besides intent and a listed means such as introducing a contaminant, Section 66F(1)(A) requires that the conduct causes or is likely to cause death, injury, property damage, disruption of essential supplies or services, or harm to critical information infrastructure. Gain, insider status or reporting are not required.

  1. AThe hacker must have obtained a financial gain from the attack
  2. BThe conduct must cause or be likely to cause death, injury, damage to property, or disruption of supplies or services essential to the life of the community, or adversely affect critical information infrastructureCorrect
  3. CThe hacker must be an employee of the power grid operator
  4. DThe attack must have been reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team

Explanation

Section 66F(1)(A) requires the specified intent plus one of the listed means (denial of access, unauthorised access attempts, or introducing a contaminant), and by such conduct causing or being likely to cause death, injury, property damage, disruption of essential supplies or services, or adverse effect on critical information infrastructure. Financial gain, employment status or CERT-In reporting are not elements.

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