Properties (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legal case
|
| gptkbp:caseTypes |
criminal case
appeal |
| gptkbp:citedBy |
149 F.3d 1180
|
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Robert_Tappan_Morris
gptkb:United_States_Court_of_Appeals upheld lower court's decision caused damage created a worm did not intend harm infected computers intent is not required for liability |
| gptkbp:decidedBy |
2000
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States v. Morris
|
| gptkbp:impact |
cybersecurity laws
|
| gptkbp:involved |
computer hacking
|
| gptkbp:issue |
intent to cause damage
|
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Richard_C._Wesley
gptkb:John_M._Walker_Jr. gptkb:Robert_D._Sack |
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
strict liability
mens_rea |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
defense attorney
prosecutor |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Computer_Fraud_and_Abuse_Act
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Electronic Communications Privacy Act |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
established legal precedents for future cases
highlighted need for cybersecurity measures influenced future cybercrime legislation influenced public policy on internet security raised awareness of cybersecurity issues |
| gptkbp:outcome |
community service
imprisonment conviction upheld affirmed conviction restitution ordered imposed fines |
| gptkbp:precedent |
legal standards for computer crimes
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
Morris_Worm_case
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first conviction under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
|
| gptkbp:technology |
internet
computer networks malware |