Computer viruses can be very destructive. They do not provide financial gain for the offender. Should the punishment be contingent upon the extent of the damage? The more the damage done by the virus, the more severe the punishment

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Should include these potential items.

Computer viruses cause billions of dollars in damages.
Should the punishment be the same as someone arrested for stealing or burglarizing a home?
Punishment should be enhanced.
Opinion.

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