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| | *18 USC § 1029, prohibits fraud and related activity using access devices | | *18 USC § 1029, prohibits fraud and related activity using access devices |
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| − | *18 USC § 1030, prohibits destructive activity, punishable by up to 10 years in jail | + | *18 USC § 1030, prohibits destructive activity, punishable by up to 10 years in jail ("Computer Fraud and Abuse Act") |
| | *18 USC § 1030(a)(5)(A) Knowingly transmitting a program, script, or code that would cause damage to a protected computer | | *18 USC § 1030(a)(5)(A) Knowingly transmitting a program, script, or code that would cause damage to a protected computer |
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| | *18 USC § 2314, prohibits interstate transport of improperly obtained materials<ref>This applies to computer data files U.S. v. Riggs, 739 F.Supp. 414 (N.D.Ill 1990).</ref> | | *18 USC § 2314, prohibits interstate transport of improperly obtained materials<ref>This applies to computer data files U.S. v. Riggs, 739 F.Supp. 414 (N.D.Ill 1990).</ref> |
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| − | *18 USC § 2510-11, prohibits interception of electronic communications | + | *18 USC § 2510-11, prohibits interception of electronic communications ("Electronic Communications Privacy Act", "ECPA") |
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| | *18 USC § 2701, prohibits access to information stored on a computer | | *18 USC § 2701, prohibits access to information stored on a computer |
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| | + | Most states also have their own laws criminalizing improper internet activity. For example, the state of Ohio laws against internet crime include these: |
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| | + | *ORC §2913.04 ("Unauthorized use of computer or telecommunication property") |
| | + | *ORC §2917.21 ("Telecommuncation harassment") |
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| | == Successful prosecutions == | | == Successful prosecutions == |