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Which statement about the Act's provisions on cyber terrorism is correct?

Under Section 66F, committing or conspiring to commit cyber terrorism is punishable with imprisonment that may extend to life. The offence needs the specified intent or knowledge, and actual death is not required.

  1. ACyber terrorism requires only that a person guesses a password, with no intent needed
  2. BCyber terrorism is punishable with a fine only
  3. CWhoever commits or conspires to commit cyber terrorism is punishable with imprisonment which may extend to imprisonment for lifeCorrect
  4. DOnly actual death of a person can constitute cyber terrorism

Explanation

Section 66F(2) punishes whoever commits or conspires to commit cyber terrorism with imprisonment which may extend to life. The offence needs intent to threaten India's unity, integrity, security or sovereignty or strike terror, or unauthorised access to restricted information with reason to believe it may cause injury. Death is not essential, since damage, disruption or likelihood suffices.

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