Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
Summary
Ars Technica reports that the Trump administration is recruiting private security firms to conduct government-authorized cyber operations against overseas cybercriminals, with oversight by DoJ and DHS and a vetting and escrow process. The policy defines offensive options (Cyber Surveillance Operations and Cyber Effects Operations) and outlines limits, but many specifics remain undefined, prompting debate about privatizing offensive cyber actions.