Computer Misuse Act. (CHAPTER 50A)
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extract from http://agcvldb4.agc.gov.sg/
Unauthorised use or interception of computer service
6. —(1) Subject to subsection (2), any person who knowingly —
(a) secures access without authority to any computer for the purpose of obtaining, directly or indirectly, any computer service;
(b) intercepts or causes to be intercepted without authority, directly or indirectly, any function of a computer by means of an electro-magnetic, acoustic, mechanical or other device; or
(c) uses or causes to be used, directly or indirectly, the computer or any other device for the purpose of committing an offence under paragraph (a) or (b),
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.
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Is this true???
First to be charged under Act
A SINGAPOREAN teenager has been charged with tapping into someone else's wireless Internet connection, a crime that carries a penalty of up to three years in jail, a newspaper reported yesterday.
Garyl Tan Jia Luo, 17, is the first person to be charged with this crime under the Computer Misuse Act, the Straits Times reported.
The report said Tan is accused of using a laptop computer to gain unauthorised access to a home wireless network on May 13.
The newspaper said a neighbour had apparently lodged a complaint against Tan.
Most notebook computers and personal digital assistants can detect unsecured networks and easily gain access.
Tan was released on a bail of S$6,000 (RM13,396) and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
If convicted, Tan faces up to three years in jail and fines of up to S$10,000 (RM23,271). – AP
another source
Singapore teen faces 3-year ‘computer misuse’ jail term
Associated Press
Last updated 12:06pm (Mla time) 11/11/2006
SINGAPORE -- A Singapore teenager has been charged with tapping into someone else's wireless Internet connection, a crime that carries a penalty of up to three years in jail, a newspaper reported Saturday.
Garyl Tan Jia Luo, 17, is the first person to be charged with this crime under the Computer Misuse Act, the Straits Times reported.
The report said Tan is accused of using a laptop computer to gain unauthorized access to a home wireless network on May 13.
The newspaper said a neighbor had apparently lodged a complaint against Luo.
Most notebook computers and personal digital assistants can detect unsecured networks and easily gain access.
Tan was released on a bail of 6,000 Singapore dollars (US$3,855; €3,000) and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
If convicted, Tan faces up to three years in jail and fines of up to S$10,000 (US$6,425; €5,000) under the Computer Misuse Act. -
yes. old new liaoz
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I think there are others who have been charged under Computer Misuse Act, but not that particular chapter.
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Whenever I'm not in use of the PC, I always off my modem. This way, nobody can tap my wireless network. I'm preventing others from committting crimes and at the same time, protecting my internet bandwidth.
Ya, you may call me a selfish bastard, but I dun mind. -
Problem is that people will able to use yr wireless internet if you switch on yr wireless modem so people out there, Pls USE PASSWORD TO PROTECT K ?
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Its like leaving your house door open, then a cat cat walks in to look for food, then you ask the cat cat how it entered your house.
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I can't imagine those ppl got caught then got criminal records.. his rest of the life, dun dare to touch the computer again..
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Btw, I didn't mention this.
I disable the modem's wireless function. So it's like, I own the bandwidth and it's mine only. -
Originally posted by Hogzilla:
Not exactly correct - you do not own the bandwidth.
Btw, I didn't mention this.
I disable the modem's wireless function. So it's like, I own the bandwidth and it's mine only.
All you own is the accountable access - or"the Door" assigned to you - to enter the bandwidth, and which you are held responsible for any computer related activities that are relayed through the bandwidth via your "Door".
No one is supposed to use your "Door" unless you have given permission by letting that person have the "Key" to that "Door".
It will be wise for you (and others) to assign a "password Key" so that the "DOOR" is permanently shut to unauthorised users that may cause you problems with their mischevious transactions via the bandwidth. -
If I him I will say my comp "auto" detect one... I don't know one... I thot is free internet one... how come not free they never lock up one? not cannot lock up what. If never lock up then must be free lor... hard to prove one unless the one arrested confessed, then suay lor....