CRIM CD - COMPUTER TAMPERING

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person commits the offense of computer tampering when knowingly, and without the authorization of a computer's owner, engages in electronic hi-jacking, or sends false data such as information, pictures, or videos as the owner of a hi-jacked account. Defines electronic hi-jacking as a network security attack in which the attacker takes unauthorized control of electronic communications, social networking sites, computer networks or programs of another. Provides that a first offense is a Class 4 felony and a second or subsequent offense is a Class 3 felony.