2007-04-24 16:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by HyPerLooK 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It means someone hacked into a goverment or private network for the purpose of stealing information that was deamed secret by the owner.
2007-04-24 16:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
classified information is data that requires a government security clearance to access. Those without security clearance just VIEWING the information is criminal and can be prosecuted.
to gain access to this data via computer is a specific crime. It is AKA Hacking and against the law. In this case, it is a federal crime.
2007-04-24 23:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffrey F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a serious felony. Classified information would be things like government and military secrets. Gaining access would refer to hacking and/or social engineering to get the secrets.
2007-04-24 23:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a criminal charge in the mitnick case.
2007-04-24 23:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋