Penal Law § 156.27 · Article 156. Offenses Involving Computers; Definition of Terms
Computer tampering in the first degree
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§ 156.27 Computer tampering in the first degree.
A person is guilty of computer tampering in the first degree when he commits the crime of computer tampering in the fourth degree and he intentionally alters in any manner or destroys computer data or a computer program so as to cause damages in an aggregate amount exceeding fifty thousand dollars.
Computer tampering in the first degree is a class C felony.
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