White House Lets Private Firms Hack Cybercriminals—At Their Own Legal Risk

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that lets vetted U.S. companies carry out offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks. Here's what the program actually authorizes.
Key Takeaways
- President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that lets vetted U.S.
- companies carry out offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks.
- Here's what the program actually authorizes.
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