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Under Section 66F of the IT Act, 2000, which person commits cyber terrorism and what is the maximum punishment?

Cyber terrorism under Section 66F includes introducing a computer contaminant with intent to threaten India's unity, integrity, security or sovereignty, or to strike terror, thereby disrupting services essential to community life. The offender, or one conspiring to commit it, is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to life.

  1. AOne who, intending to threaten India's unity or security, introduces a computer contaminant causing disruption of services essential to community life; imprisonment which may extend to lifeCorrect
  2. BOne who sends bulk promotional emails to customers; imprisonment up to one year
  3. COne who forgets to update antivirus software; fine up to one crore rupees
  4. DOne who shares a password with a colleague; imprisonment up to three years

Explanation

Section 66F covers intent to threaten the unity, integrity, security or sovereignty of India or strike terror, by denying access, unauthorised access or introducing a contaminant, causing or likely causing death, injury, damage or disruption of essential services. Punishment may extend to imprisonment for life. The other options describe acts that are not cyber terrorism.

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