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Which federal computer crime law specifically refers to fraud and related activity in connection with access devices like routers?
The correct answer is A. 18 U.S.C. 1029. 18 U.S.C. § 1029 is the U.S. federal statute titled 'Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices.' It broadly covers unauthorized use of access devices - defined to include credit cards, account numbers, PINs, electronic serial numbers, routers, and other means…
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Which federal computer crime law specifically refers to fraud and related activity in connection with access devices like routers?
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- A18 U.S.C. 1029
- B18 U.S.C. 1362
- C18 U.S.C. 2511
- D18 U.S.C. 2703
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(28 responses)- A93% (26)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
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18 U.S.C. § 1029 is the U.S. federal statute titled 'Fraud and related activity in connection with access devices.' It broadly covers unauthorized use of access devices - defined to include credit cards, account numbers, PINs, electronic serial numbers, routers, and other means of account access - to obtain money, goods, or services fraudulently. The other statutes cover different crimes: 18 U.S.C. § 1362 covers malicious destruction of communication lines and systems, 18 U.S.C. § 2511 covers interception of wire and electronic communications (wiretapping), and 18 U.S.C. § 2703 covers government access to stored communications records.
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