8.104 Threatening to Damage a Computer (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1030(a)(7)) is a federal law that makes it a crime for an individual to knowingly transmit in interstate or foreign commerce a communication containing a threat to damage a computer or computer network. This threat can be expressed either directly or through the use of a computer program, code, or command. It is punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment of up to 10 years. There are two different types of 8.104 Threatening to Damage a Computer (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1030(a)(7)): 1. Intentional threatening: This type of 8.104 Threatening to Damage a Computer (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1030(a)(7)) involves an individual knowingly transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce a communication containing a threat to damage a computer or computer network. 2. Reckless threatening: This type of 8.104 Threatening to Damage a Computer (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1030(a)(7)) involves an individual recklessly transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce a communication containing a threat to damage a computer or computer network.