U.S. Federal Resources for Victims of Hacking

Often victims of cyberstalking and / or internet related harassment suffer situations involving not only the harassment itself, but may hacking has well.  Accessing any computer, or computer system without authorization is a federal crime.  In addition to various state laws, there are applicable U.S. Federal laws to prosecute those who violate their tenets: Specifically Computer intrusion (i.e.. hacking) and Internet harassment.

Source: U.S. Department of Justice - Computer, Internet-Related or Intellectual Property Crime

Note: Internet-related crime, like any other crime, should be reported to appropriate law enforcement and investigative authorities at the appropriate level(s) depending on the scope of the crime.  Statute of limitations do apply, but ensure you have enough documented information for your case.


Applicable Federal Laws: 
18 U.S.C. 2261A - STALKING 
18 U.S.C 2701 - STORED WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONAL RECORDS ACCESS

Federal Level Reporting Resources:

U.S. Justice Department: Reporting Computer, Internet-Related, or Intellectual Property Crime