Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is a law in the United States that prohibits unauthorized access to computers and networks. The CFAA was enacted in 1984 and has been amended several times since then.

The CFAA imposes criminal and civil penalties for various activities, such as unauthorized access to a computer, exceeding authorized access, accessing a computer without authorization, and causing damage to a computer.

The criminal penalties for violating the CFAA range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the severity of the offense. The civil penalties can range from a warning to monetary damages.

The CFAA …