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# [What is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)?](https://coreyvarma.com/what-is-the-computer-fraud-and-abuse-act-cfaa?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) (See 18 U.S.C. § 1030) is a law that, generally, prohibits intentionally accessing a computer, without authorization (or exceeding authorized access), and obtaining information from a protected computer. Breadt...

Jan 3, 2015 · 5 min read · coreyvarma.com  
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