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Ravi, an employee with limited access rights at a government ministry's contractor, exceeds his authorised access and obtains a database restricted for reasons of the security of the State. Which statement best reflects Section 66F?

Ravi may commit cyber terrorism under Section 66F(1)(B). That clause punishes knowing or intentional unauthorised access, or exceeding authorised access, that yields information restricted for reasons of the security of the State or foreign relations. Intent to strike terror or causing injury is not required under this clause.

  1. ANo offence arises unless he also intended to strike terror in the people
  2. BHe may commit cyber terrorism under Section 66F(1)(B) if access is knowing or intentional and the data is restricted for security of the StateCorrect
  3. COnly the contractor company, not Ravi, can be liable
  4. DThe offence arises only if he causes death or injuries to persons

Explanation

Section 66F(1)(B) applies where a person knowingly or intentionally accesses a computer resource without authorisation or exceeding authorised access and obtains data restricted for reasons of security of the State or foreign relations. Terror intent and physical injury are elements of clause (A), not (B).

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