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Hackers introduce malware into the control system of a state power grid with intent to threaten the security of India, causing disruption of supplies essential to the life of the community. Which statement best reflects Section 66F?

Introducing malware with intent to threaten India's security and disrupting essential supplies is cyber terrorism under Section 66F(1)(A). Death need not occur, as likelihood suffices. Committing or conspiring to commit it is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to life.

  1. AIt is cyber terrorism, punishable with imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for life, and conspiracy to commit it is also punishableCorrect
  2. BIt is cyber terrorism, punishable with imprisonment up to three years only
  3. CIt is not cyber terrorism unless a death actually occurs
  4. DIt is cyber terrorism only if the information obtained is restricted for State security reasons

Explanation

Section 66F(1)(A) covers intent to threaten the unity, integrity, security or sovereignty of India by introducing a computer contaminant, and causing or likely causing disruption of essential supplies or services or affecting critical information infrastructure. Actual death is not required, since 'likely to cause' suffices. Section 66F(2) punishes committing or conspiring to commit with imprisonment which may extend to life. The restricted-information limb is clause (B), a separate route.

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