Cybersecurity4 min read
Offensive Hacking Under Federal Oversight
The US is outsourcing offensive hacking. Knowing who to hit is the catch
A new presidential memorandum lets private cybersecurity firms conduct international attacks on foreign criminals under DOJ and DHS oversight, with a $1 million bond as the backstop. Researchers say the rule banning strikes on state-run groups is nearly impossible to apply.
2026-08-22