(a) "requisite knowledge" means knowledge that the conduct would or would be likely to cause a computer to cease to function permanently or temporarily; and (b) "requisite intent" means intent to cause a computer to cease to function and by so doing (i) prevents or hinders access to the computer; or (ii) impairs the operation of the computer, but the intent need not be directed at a particular computer, computer system, or computer network. 12..(1) A person who without authorization does any actDenial of service attacks (a) which causes; or (b) which he intends to cause, directly or indirectly, a degradation, failure, or other impairment of function of a computer, program, computer system, computer network or any part thereof commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of fifty thousand dollars and to imprisonment for ten years or to both. (2) A person is guilty of an offence in subsection (1)(a) even if the act was not intended to cause a effect, provided that a reasonable person could have anticipated that the act would have caused the effect. (3) For the purposes of subsection (1) , the act is without authorisation if the person doing it(a) is not the owner of the relevant computer, program, computer system, computer network or part thereof; or (b) does not have the permission of the owner. 11