Under the CFAA, the provision that is used to prosecute those who create or spread viruses, worms, and other malware is:

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1030(a)(5)(A) specifically targets those who knowingly cause the transmission of a program, information, code, or command, and as a result, intentionally cause damage without authorization to a protected computer, which directly applies to the creation and spreading of viruses, worms, and other malware.

Under the CFAA, the Provision That Is Used to Prosecute