Electronic data tampering in the first degree.
RCW 9A.90.080
in effect(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.
(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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.90&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026