International Cybercrime Prevention Act: New Penalties and Forfeitures
This act strengthens the fight against cybercrime by introducing stricter penalties for computer attacks and trafficking in malicious software. It facilitates the confiscation of property used in digital crimes, aiming to enhance online security and protect critical systems. Citizens may experience increased data and infrastructure security, but also face more severe consequences for engaging in cybercrimes.
Key points
Expansion of money laundering predicate offenses to include computer fraud.
Facilitation of property forfeiture (including internet domain names and IP addresses) used in committing cybercrimes.
Introduction of judicial orders to shut down botnets, which are networks of infected computers.
Increased penalties for damaging critical infrastructure computers (e.g., election systems), with potential sentences up to 20 years in prison.
Criminalization of trafficking in access to compromised computers, targeting the malicious software market.
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