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    Which of the following does not come under cyber-crime offence according to IT Act 2000?
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    Which of the following does not come under cyber-crime offence according to IT Act 2000?

    A.

    Distributing pirated software over internet

    B.

    Misusing personal information over internet

    C.

    Stealing a brand new iPad from a computer store

    D.

    Using fake email messages to get personal information

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) Stealing a brand new iPad from a computer store.
    Explanation:
    ● Cyber-crime refers to crimes that involve a computer and a network.
    ● Options (a), (b), and (d) involve the use of technology and networks to commit crimes.
    ● Stealing a physical iPad from a store is a conventional physical theft (larceny) and falls under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), not specifically under cyber-crime offences described in the IT Act 2000.
    Information Booster:
    ● The Information Technology Act, 2000, is the primary law in India dealing with cybercrime and electronic commerce.
    Additional Knowledge:
    ● Phishing: Using fake email messages to get personal information (Option d).

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