Unauthorized use of a computer. A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he knowingly uses or causes to be used a computer or computer service without authorization and the computer utilized is equipped or programmed with any device or coding system, a function of which is to prevent the unauthorized use of said computer or computer system. Computer trespass is a class E felony. Computer tampering in the fourth degree. A person is guilty of computer tampering in the fourth degree when he uses or causes to be used a computer or computer service and having no right to do so he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program of another person.
Computer tampering in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
A.D. Third Dept. It turned out that she was the employee's boyfriend's estranged spouse, whose sister worked at NY State Department of Taxation and Finance. Her log-in and employee ID were used to gain access. Records also showed that Defendant was working on the day in question. Defendant, a computer technician, was employed to maintain and oversee a different system.