ITPEC FE Morning April 2019 Question 80

Computer Virus Criminal Acts — Storing a virus with intent to run it on another person's computer is a criminal act under the Convention on Cybercrime.

The correct answer is c): A person who finds a virus created by a stranger stores it for the purpose of subsequently running it on another person's computer.

This constitutes a criminal act because it involves deliberate intent to cause harm — the person knowingly possesses malware with the goal of deploying it against others.

Why not the others:
- a) Creating a virus to develop and test antivirus software is a legitimate research purpose with no malicious intent.
- b) Forwarding an infected email without being aware of the infection lacks criminal intent — the person is an unknowing carrier.
- d) Offering a found virus to an antivirus organization with a clear indication of its presence is responsible disclosure aimed at improving security.

Key rule: The Convention on Cybercrime penalizes acts involving malicious intent — creation, storage, or distribution of malware for the purpose of causing harm. No intent = no crime.

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