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“Unauthorized access to computer systems is already a serious crime in a few states and is currently being addressed in many more state legislatures as well as Congress.” quote by Ken Thompson
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“Unauthorized access to computer systems is already a serious crime in a few states and is currently being addressed in many more state legislatures as well as Congress.”

Ken Thompson

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Source Speech: Congressional testimony on cybercrime, 1970s

Unauthorized computer access is a serious crime, currently limited in some states but expanding nationally.

In simple terms: Hacking is illegal and spreading.

Key Takeaway

Support stronger cyber laws.

Themes

law security technology

Mood

concerned serious

Type

policy legal

When to use this quote

  • government drafting
  • corporate security
  • legal reform
  • public awareness

Key Concepts

crime policy legislation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can states coordinate cybercrime laws?
  • What penalties deter hackers?
A Different Perspective

Enforcement varies by jurisdiction.

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