6. Penalties
Clearly, hacking is viewed as a very serious crime.
Even if was meant as a bit of harmless fun and there was no intent to defraud anyone or cause any damage, hackers, if caught, can find themselves in a lot of trouble with the law.
| Offence Level | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Offence 1 | Up to six months in prison and/or a hefty fine |
| Offence 2 | Up to a five year prison sentence and /or a hefty fine |
| Offence 3 | Up to a five year prison sentence and /or a hefty fine |
| Offence 3a | Up to a ten year prison sentence and /or an unlimited fine |
Challenge see if you can find out one extra fact on this topic that we haven't already told you
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