Question

Under Section 66F of the Information Technology Act 2000, what is the penalty for "Acts of cyber terrorism" offence?
1. Imprisonment up to fifteen years or/and fine up to ₹ 15,00,000
2. Imprisonment up to life
3. Imprisonment up to five years or/and fine up to ₹ 1,000,000
4. Imprisonment up to five years or/and fine up to ₹ 5,00,000

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Imprisonment up to life

The correct answer is Imprisonment up to life.

• A person can face life imprisonment if he/she denies authorized personnel access to the computer resource or attempts to penetrate/access a computer resource without authorization, with an aim to threaten the unity, integrity, security, or sovereignty of the nation.
• This is a non-bailable offense.
• The term "cyber-crimes" is not defined in any statute or rulebook.
• The word "cyber" is slang for anything relating to computers, information technology, the internet, and virtual reality.
• Therefore, it stands to reason that "cyber-crimes" are offenses relating to computers, information technology, the internet, and virtual reality.