Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
A Trump administration memo authorizes private security firms to hack overseas cybercriminals, the first such private-sector authorization for cyberattacks.
The White House has authorized private-sector security firms to conduct offensive hacking operations against cybercriminals located overseas, per a Trump administration memo. Ars Technica reports this is the first time the government has authorized the private sector to perform cyberattacks. The move significantly expands the role of industry in offensive cyber operations.
- White House memo authorizes private firms to hack overseas cybercriminals
- First-ever authorization of private-sector offensive cyber operations
- Could expand industry's role in government cyber operations
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- United States
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Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyberattacks.
By Dan Goodin · arstechnica.com
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