New approach: US companies to be allowed cyber attacks on online criminals
Technology companies are already playing an important role in taking action against online criminals. Soon, some companies will also be allowed to carry out cyber attacks with the approval of the US government.
The US government plans to use American companies to conduct offensive cyberattacks against online criminals, as ordered by President Donald Trump. The companies will be allowed to monitor and disrupt the activities of international criminal hackers, under government supervision. To participate, firms must obtain approval from the Justice and Homeland Security departments and deposit $1 million as security.
The program excludes attacks that could result in loss of life or be considered violent under international law, and targets groups with no ties to foreign governments.
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