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Srsly Risky Biz: Trump's Private Hacker Memo Is the Right Idea
A presidential memo authorizes private companies to conduct cyber operations against transnational cybercriminals, marking a significant shift from previous restrictions limiting such activities to government entities. The directive instructs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a program permitting private sector involvement in cyber surveillance and disruption operations, with details provided in a classified annex.
Why it matters: Organizations and security firms need to understand the legal and operational implications of potential participation in authorized cyber operations, as this represents a major policy change enabling private sector engagement in offensive activities previously reserved for state actors.
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