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    Question

    A software developer created a program that allowed

    unauthorized access to a bank's network to expose vulnerabilities. The developer released this program without permission claiming it was for "ethical hacking." Under the IT Act, which statements are correct? Statement 1: The developer can claim exemption under Section 66 because the intent was to expose vulnerabilities. Statement 2: Unauthorized access remains an offence under Section 66 regardless of the stated purpose. Statement 3: The developer can be prosecuted under Section 66 for unauthorized access. Statement 4: Section 66 provides a defense if the access was for security testing purposes. Which statements are correct?
    A Statements 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statements 1 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statements 2, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Unauthorized access is prohibited regardless of intent—Statement 2 is correct. Prosecution under Section 66 is possible—Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect—good intent does not exempt unauthorized access. Statement 4 is incorrect—Section 66 provides no such defense. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

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