Computer Misuse Act 1990

Question 1

SECTION 1

Answer 1

1, Unauthorised access to a computer

Maximum penalty:
2 year prison sentence and £5000 fine

Question 2

SECTION 2

Answer 2

2. Unauthorised access to a computer in order to commit or facilitate another offence (e.g. fraud)

Maximum penalty:
10 year prison sentence and unlimited fine

Question 3

SECTION 3

Answer 3

3. Unauthorised acts that impair, or could impair, the operation of a computer (ransomware and DDOS)

Maximum penalty:
10 year prison sentence and unlimited fine

Question 4

SECTION 3A

Answer 4

3A. Making or supplying tools that can be used in computer misuse offences (e.g. writing viruses)

Maximum penalty:
2 year prison sentence (unless another section has also been breached, e.g. section 3)