The Trump administration is launching a program that allows private firms to conduct cyberattacks against foreign criminals under federal oversight by the DOJ and DHS. Companies must meet requirements including technical proficiency, proven cyber operations performance, and facility security standards.
Background
This marks a notable shift toward privatizing certain aspects of U.S. cyber operations, building on existing government-contractor partnerships in the cybersecurity space.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Aug 14, 2026 at 02:56 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10