US moves to staff leaders for industry-partnered offensive cyber program
The U.S. is recruiting private companies for offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals. While the August program shows promise, key details remain murky: payment structures, liability protections, and target identification are unresolved. Experts support the collaboration but stress need for clear guidelines on legal responsibility and international coordination to avoid unintended harm.
Nextgov.comUS moves to staff leaders for industry-partnered offensive cyber programThe Trump administration is laying groundwork to enlist companies against foreign cybercriminals, but payment arrangements and protections for participating firms remain unresolved.