Computer Intrusion
/kəmˈpjuːtər ɪnˈtruːʒən/
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- (n.) Unauthorized access or attempt to access a computer system or network to obtain, alter, or damage data.
The defendant was charged with computer intrusion after hacking into the company's database.
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Commentary
Often prosecuted under statutes targeting unauthorized access; the term emphasizes illegal infiltration rather than subsequent use of accessed data.
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