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VIRGINIA COMPUTER
CRIMES
In Virginia, computer crimes are codified under the Virginia
Computer Crimes Act. Some Virginia computer crimes
include:
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SPAM/ Unsolicited or bulk electronic mail - In Virginia,
criminal transmission of SPAM email occurs when someone uses
a computer to forge email transmission information or
distributes software primarily for that purpose.
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Computer Trespass- In Virginia, computer trespass is
unauthorized use of a computer or computer network to remove
data or computer software, alter or erase data or software,
transfer funds, or make an unauthorized copy of data or
software.
- Computer Invasion of Privacy
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Computer Fraud - In Virginia, computer fraud is using a
computer without authority to obtain property or services by
false pretenses, embezzle or commit larceny.
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Computer Embezzlement
- Theft of Computer Services
- Use of a Computer as an Instrument of Forgery.
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