Article 273. Creation, use and dissemination of harmful computer programmes

1. Creation, distribution or use of computer programmes or other computer information known to be intended for unauthorized destruction, blocking, modification, copiro The provision of computer information or the neutralization of the means of protecting computer information is punishable by restriction of liberty for up to four years, or by forced labour for up to four le 2. Acts punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 roubles or the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of up to eighteen months. by a group of persons by prior agreement or by an organized group or by a person using his or her official position, or by causing large Damage or self-interest — punishable by restriction of liberty for up to four years or forced labour for up to five years with deprivation of the right to determine or engage in certain activities for up to or without three years, or imprisonment for up to five years with a fine of between 100,000 and 200,000 roubles, or in the amount of the convicted person ' s salary or other income for a period of two to three years or without, and with the deprivation of the right to hold certain posts or engage in certain activities 3. The acts referred to in the first instance of the present article, if they have caused serious consequences or have threatened them, shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty. Freedom for up to seven years.