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If computer hardware has played a significant role in a crime, it is considered an instrumentality.
That is, a computer used like a gun or a knife.
Also, hardware specifically designed to eavesdrop on a network
(Computer intruders use such network packet sniffers to collect passwords and gain unauthorized access to other computers.)
Keylogger hardware to record every keystroke typed on the keyboard.
Primary reason for law enforcement to seize an instrumentality -- prevent future crimes.
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