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      Question

      Consider the following statements regarding Section 66

      (Computer-Related Offences) of the IT Act, 2000: Statement 1: Section 66 covers unauthorized access to computer systems and resources. Statement 2: Causing loss exceeding Rs. 1 crore through unauthorized access can result in 3 years imprisonment or higher. Statement 3: Phishing and password cracking fall under Section 66 offences. Statement 4: Section 66 applies only to mainframe computers and servers, not personal computers. Which statements are correct?
      A Statements 1, 2, and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Statements 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Statements 2 and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Statements 1, 2, 3, and 4 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E All statements are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 66 covers unauthorized access—Statement 1 is correct. Damages over Rs. 1 crore attract enhanced punishment—Statement 2 is correct. Phishing and password cracking are Section 66 violations—Statement 3 is correct. Statement 4 is incorrect—Section 66 applies to all computer systems. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

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