Section 1030(a)(7) makes it illegal to use interstate or foreign communication to threaten a protected computer with the intent of extorting money or other things of value. The reason this section got implemented was the growing rise of threats directed against computer networks. Section 1030(a)(7) covers the use of any interstate or international communication method when used in transmitting of threats against computers, computer networks, their data and programs, this includes mail, telephone, or any computer communication.