Harsh computer virus penalties proposed. From: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk &Benefits Management | Date: June 12, 1989| Author: Jones, David C. | COPYRIGHT 1989 The National Underwriter Company. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Harsh Computer Virus Penalties Proposed

ST. CHARLES, Ill.--More stringent laws are needed to deter individuals from injecting destructive "viruses" and other forms of "badware" into computer systems, according to a Home Ins. Co. executive.

While 48 states have statutes on the books addressing the problem, they lack the sharp "teeth" needed to effectively enforce restrictions, said Anthony S. Graffeo, vice president of management information systems at New Yor...

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