Trump administration to permit certain US businesses to carry out cyberattacks on international criminals
According to a report by The New York Times, the Trump administration is set to authorize specific American companies to initiate cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations. These businesses will be permitted to collaborate with the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to strike at hacking rings, provided they meet certain requirements. Any firm involved must undergo a government screening process and agree to contracts that include penalties reaching $1 million for any breaches.