IN A FIRST, US WILL ALLOW SOME PRIVATE FIRMS TO CARRY OUT CYBERATTACKS
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| TechCrunch | IN A FIRST, US WILL ALLOW SOME PRIVATE FIRMS TO CARRY OUT CYBERATTACKS | 1 hr ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
According to TechCrunch, the U.S. government has issued a new executive order that, for the first time, permits certain private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations, including ‘hack back’ attacks. The directive overturns a decades‑old prohibition that had barred private firms from engaging in such activities.
The order eliminates existing U.S. cybersecurity policy that previously forbade private entities from executing retaliatory or offensive cyber actions. TechCrunch notes that the change represents a significant policy shift, but does not provide details on which firms qualify or how the new rules will be enforced.
The move signals a dramatic change in how the United States approaches cyber defense, moving away from a purely defensive posture to a more active, private‑sector‑led response. It reflects growing concerns over rising cyber threats.
- First U.S. policy allowing private firms to conduct offensive cyber attacks
- Order removes decades‑old ban on ‘hack back’ operations
- Details on qualifying firms or enforcement remain unspecified
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