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15155 • today at 12:08 AM • 0 replies • view on HN

> you conceal your actions if you believe others will try to stop you

Which is conveniently exactly what the statute requires to establish criminality: knowingly exceeding authorized access. They have a lawful right to stop you (revoking authorization), you do not have a right to proceed anyway. This is the "wrong" and is accordingly a federal felony.