Curtis,without authorization and after many unsuccessful attempts to access the information,downloads a formula used by his employer to make an award-winning product.He plans to sell the formula to a competitor and make enough money to retire.Instead,he may face:
A)a fine of up to $500,000.
B)a fine of up to $1 million.
C)imprisonment for up to ten years.
D)Both (a) and (c).
E)Both (b) and (c).

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Curtis's actions constitute both a violation of the Economic Espionage Act, which carries a maximum penalty of $500,000 and 10 years in prison, and a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which carries a maximum penalty of $1 million and 10 years in prison.

Curtis,without Authorization and After Many Unsuccessful Attempts to Access the Information,downloads