Janet Walker Is a Computer Information Systems Major Who Has

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Essay

Janet Walker is a computer information systems major who has been able to tap into an ice cream manufacturer's computer system. As a practical joke, Walker changes the manufacturer's ice cream formula so that an entire day's production has a bitter taste to it. Has Walker committed any crime?

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Definitions:

Razor Blades

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Warn Consumers

Refers to the act of informing buyers about potential risks or dangers associated with a product or service.

Sophisticated-user

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Failure to Warn

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