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Question 29 3.02 pts In 1996, a federal law was passed to deal with economic spying or espionage and to assist in prosecuting hackers. It provides for criminal forfeiture, fines of up to $25,000 for an individual and $10 million for a company, and sentences of up to 25 years in prison. The type of offense covered by the statute is: a misdemeanor. a felony an infraction an administrative violation

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A felony since it creates a criminal record, provides criminal forfeiture, heavy fines and a jail term of one year or more. It is a serious charge with heavy punishment which comes under felony.