Article 708 — Disrupting the Use of Computer Services by an

Authorized User. (1) Whoever, without authorization, accesses a computer, computer system or computer network, and intentionally disrupts the use of the computer by an authorized user, is punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding three years or fine. (2) Where the crime is committed negligently, the punishment shall be simple imprisonment not exceeding three months, or fine not exceeding two thousand Birr.