What is Attack, according to The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Fraudulent trespass. A is is when a trespass is made with an intent to defraud that results in both furthering the fraud and the attacker obtaining something of value.

Intentional destructive trespass. A is is a trespass along with actions that intentionally cause damage to a computer, computer system, network, information, data, or program, or results in denial-of-service and causes at least $1000 in total loss in the course of a year.

Reckless destructive trespass. A is is when there is the presence of trespass along with reckless actions (although not deliberately harmful) that cause damage to a computer, computer system, network, information, data, or program, or results in denial of service and causes at least $1000 in total loss in the course of a year.