As outlined in section 477.1, it is an offence to cause any unauthorised access, modification or impairment of data held in a computer or electronic communication to or from a computer.
Under section 308H of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), it is an offence punishable by up to 2 years in prison to gain unauthorised access to, or modification of, restricted data held in a computer.
The maximum penalty for unauthorised impairment of electronic communication is 10 years' imprisonment; The maximum penalty for using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence is 3 years' imprisonment.
Under section 478.1 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995, it is an offence to intentionally cause unauthorised access to or modification of restricted data which is restricted by an access control system, such as a password.
Yes, your email account can be hacked without a password if you click on a malicious link, download an infected attachment, or use a compromised public Wi-Fi network. Hackers use these methods to access your email account and steal your personal information or send spam messages from your account.
It's also possible hackers could use your email account to gain access to your bank account or credit card information, draining funds from an account, or racking up charges. They might even use your email and password to sign up for online sites and services, sticking you with monthly fees in the process.
Section 122.4 of the Criminal Code imposes criminal liability for the breach of a non-disclosure duty by current or former Commonwealth officers, where the non-disclosure duty arises under a Commonwealth law.
(1) A person who aids, abets, counsels or procures the commission of an offence by another person is taken to have committed that offence and is punishable accordingly.
400.9 Dealing with property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime etc. (c) at the time of the dealing, the value of the money and other property is $10,000,000 or more. Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years, or 300 penalty units, or both.
All Australian jurisdictions have laws dealing with cyberstalking. If you are in Australia and in immediate danger call the police on Triple Zero (000).
Through the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre (JPC3) the AFP is committed to working closely with State and Territory Police and international policing agencies in the fight against all types of cybercrime.
The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) is the principal piece of Australian legislation protecting the handling of personal information about individuals. This includes the collection, use, storage and disclosure of personal information in the federal public sector and in the private sector.
Creating Fake Accounts
Creating fake accounts and impersonating other accounts is a crime that is charged and punished as fraud, especially if you are using the account to commit criminal offences. These are the most common social media criminal offences here in Australia.
Information such as your name, address and Social Security number can then be used to open a bank account fraudulently.
Before proceeding further, it's crucial to emphasize that hacking someone's Instagram without proper authorization is illegal and unethical. However, understanding the process can help individuals protect themselves from potential hacking attempts.
Under Part 5.5 of the Criminal Code, it is an offence to: enter a foreign country with an intention to engage in a hostile activity, unless serving in or with the armed forces of the government of a foreign country.
In the Local Court, penalties are decided upon where: The value of the property stolen does not exceed $5,000.00 has a maximum penalty of a fine of $5,500.00 and/or 12 months imprisonment. The value of the property stolen exceeds $5,000.00 has a maximum penalty of $5,500.00 and/or 2 years imprisonment.
Under section 31, it is an offence to either intentionally or recklessly send or deliver any document threatening to kill or inflict bodily harm on another person. To be found guilty under this section, the prosecution must prove that you knew the contents of the document and that you sent it to another person.
(1) If the law creating the offence does not specify a fault element for a physical element that consists only of conduct, intention is the fault element for that physical element.
13.3-DA defendant who seeks to rely on an “exception, exemption, excuse, qualification or justification” bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter.
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The rules about compellability in relation to a child or young person giving evidence in criminal proceedings about a parent who is a defendant are the same as those for compellability between spouses or de facto partners.
Phishing for passwords
Phishing is one of the most common ways that hackers gain access to other people's login data. Phishing emails often contain links that lead to fake websites designed to trick you into entering your password.
Code to verify if your phone is being tracked
Use these codes if you suspect cybercriminals are tapping or tracking your Android — enter *#*#4636#*#* or *#*#197328640#*#* via the dialer pad.
To tell if your Android is hacked, look for these signs: Your Android loses battery quickly. You get emails about unfamiliar password resets, account signups, etc. You see calls or text messages that you don't recognize.