What do you need to know about unauthorised modification?
Table of Contents
- 1 What do you need to know about unauthorised modification?
- 2 What is the offence of unauthorised modification of a computer?
- 3 What happens when unauthorized modification of iOS is installed?
- 4 What is modification of a program or data?
- 5 How can unauthorized modification of iOS cause security issues?
- 6 What happens if someone tries to modify a file?
- 7 When to use a unilateral modification in a contract?
- 8 Who is empowered to execute a contract modification?
The intent need not be directed at any particular computer, program or data, or at programs or data or modifications of a particular kind, or at a particular modification. All that is required is knowledge that the intended modification is unauthorised.
(a)he does any act which causes an unauthorised modification of the contents of any computer; and (b)at the time when he does the act he has the requisite intent and the requisite knowledge. ‘Authorisation’ is applied in a similar manner as it is to the offence of unauthorised access to computer material under s1 of the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Inability to apply future software updates: Some unauthorized modifications have caused damage to iOS that is not repairable. This can result in the hacked iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iOS update is installed. Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks iOS.
What is modification of a program or data?
In summary, modification is the alteration, erasure or addition of any program or data to the contents of a computer. The addition of a program or data includes, as mentioned, the addition of computer viruses and other malicious software.
Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issues. This article is about adverse issues experienced by customers who have made unauthorized modifications to iOS (this hacking process is often called “jailbreaking”).
What happens if someone tries to modify a file?
Unauthorized modification of files can lead to business disruption or even the leakage or loss of sensitive data, such as personally identifiable information or medical records. Therefore, it’s essential to detect and investigate unauthorized attempts to modify files in a timely manner.
When to use a unilateral modification in a contract?
A unilateral modification is a contract modification that is signed only by the contracting officer. Unilateral modifications are used, for example, to- (1) Make administrative changes; (2) Issue change orders;
Who is empowered to execute a contract modification?
(a) Only contracting officers acting within the scope of their authority are empowered to execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government. Other Government personnel shall not- (1) Execute contract modifications; (2) Act in such a manner as to cause the contractor to believe that they have authority to bind the Government; or