Hackers infiltrate the computer system of ChemCo Inc. and steal the company's trade secrets. If the hackers can be identified, they can be
A)charged with unauthorized access of protected computers.
B)subject to civil sanctions, but no criminal penalties.
C)subject to a suit by the Federal Trade Commission.
D)included on a "watch list" but no other sanctions are currently possible.

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Hackers who infiltrate a computer system and steal information, such as trade secrets, can be charged with unauthorized access of protected computers, which is a criminal offense under laws like the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the United States.

Hackers Infiltrate the Computer System of ChemCo Inc