Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back
The Trump administration proposes allowing private cybersecurity firms to surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks under a licensed "hack back" program, requiring strict rules and a $1 million bond.
The Trump administration plans to allow private cybersecurity firms to legally hack back against foreign criminal networks. Contractors would be licensed to surveil and disrupt adversaries, provided they follow strict rules and post a $1 million bond. The policy aims to empower the private sector in combating cyber threats, though critics warn it could escalate conflicts and undermine international norms.