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A person without authority attempts to log in to a power grid control system that the Government has notified as a protected system, but is stopped before gaining access. What is the position under Section 70?

The attempt itself is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years and fine. Section 70(3) covers both securing access and attempting to secure access to a protected system in contravention of the section. Intent to strike terror is not required, unlike cyber terrorism.

  1. AAttempting to secure access in contravention of the section is itself punishable, with imprisonment up to ten years and fineCorrect
  2. BNo offence arises because access was not actually obtained
  3. COnly a civil penalty applies since the attempt failed
  4. DThe offence arises only if the person intended to strike terror

Explanation

Section 70(3) punishes any person who secures access or attempts to secure access to a protected system in contravention of the section, with imprisonment up to ten years and fine. Terror intent is needed only for cyber terrorism under Section 66F, not for Section 70.

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