Trump admin to allow private firms to launch cyberattacks on foreign criminals

The Trump administration announced a new program allowing private firms to conduct cyberattacks against foreign criminal networks, operating under federal government control and oversight. A presidential memorandum published Wednesday grants these firms authority to surveil and disrupt criminal operations abroad. The initiative was first reported by Bloomberg.

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