Donald Trump deputizes US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
Summary
President Donald Trump signed a memo allowing private companies to conduct limited cyber-attacks against foreign criminal groups under U.S. government control. The memo aims to involve private firms in fighting online crime, especially from foreign criminal organizations.Key Facts
- The memo lets private companies take part in cyber operations against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs).
- Private firms can perform cyber surveillance and disrupt information systems with government oversight.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice will supervise these operations.
- Companies must be vetted and maintain a bond or escrow of at least $1 million.
- The policy aims at fighting crimes like ransomware attacks and financial fraud from foreign groups.
- Private companies will also cooperate with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies.
- This expands the role of private firms in cybersecurity beyond traditional government-only actions.
- There are concerns about risks and coordination when private firms engage in cyber operations.
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