Section 9A.90.080 - Electronic data tampering in the first degree(1) A person is guilty of electronic data tampering in the first degree if he or she maliciously and without authorization: (a)(i) Alters data as it transmits between two data systems over an open or unsecure network; or(ii) Introduces any malware into any electronic data, data system, or data network; and(b)(i) Doing so is for the purpose of devising or executing any scheme to defraud, deceive, or extort, or commit any other crime in violation of a state law not included in this chapter, or of wrongfully controlling, gaining access to, or obtaining money, property, or electronic data; or(ii) The electronic data, data system, or data network is maintained by a governmental [government] agency.(2) Electronic data tampering in the first degree is a class C felony.Added by 2016 c 164,§ 8, eff. 6/9/2016.