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Question 2 Computer technology impacts on criminal law in two ways. It facilitates the commission of existing crimes, such as fraud and theft but it has also given birth to a new range of activities such as computer hacking and the development and distribution of computer viruses. The main purpose of Malaysian Computer Crimes Act 1997 is to provide for offences relating to the misuse of computer. It also made provision to facilitate investigations for the enforcement of the Act. From the above statement describe the offences that would make someone guilty under the Malaysian Computer Crimes Act 1997. (25 marks) LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

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The Malaysian Computer Crimes Act 1997 provides for offences relating to the misuse of computers. Some examples of offences that would make someone guilty under the Act include computer hacking, the development and distribution of computer viruses, and other malicious activities that use computer technology. Additionally, the Act provides for offences such as unauthorized access to computer systems, unauthorized modification or deletion of data, and the interception of data without authorization. The Act also makes provision for offenses related to the misuse of passwords or other security measures, as well as the unauthorized use of computer systems or networks. Finally, the Act provides for penalties for those who are found guilty of these offenses, including fines and imprisonment.