An employee who is marked for a lay-off sent threatening emails to his boss, stating that he is going to delete sensitive data. This employee can be charged under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.

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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act criminalizes a number of computer-related activities, including intentionally accessing a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access, which would include deleting sensitive data without permission. The threatening emails may also be considered a form of extortion or harassment.

An Employee Who Is Marked for a Lay-Off Sent Threatening