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Under Section 66F of the IT Act, 2000, which of the following would constitute cyber terrorism?

Knowingly accessing a computer resource without authorisation to obtain data restricted for State security, with reason to believe it may injure India's sovereignty, is cyber terrorism under Section 66F(1)(B). Ransom extortion, spam and curiosity access lack the required intent against the nation or the restricted-data element.

  1. AIntroducing a computer contaminant into a retailer's system purely to extract a ransom, with no intent against the nation or the people
  2. BKnowingly accessing a computer resource without authorisation to obtain data restricted for reasons of security of the State, with reason to believe it may be used to injure the interests of India's sovereigntyCorrect
  3. CSending bulk unsolicited promotional emails through an AI marketing tool
  4. DAn employee exceeding authorised access to read a colleague's leave record out of curiosity

Explanation

Section 66F(1)(B) covers knowingly or intentionally accessing a computer resource without authorisation and obtaining restricted data, with reason to believe it may be used to cause injury to sovereignty, security of the State and similar interests. The ransom case lacks the intent to threaten unity, integrity, security or sovereignty or to strike terror. Spam and curiosity access lack the required intent and restricted nature.

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