The Trump administration has announced a program that could allow US businesses to pursue government-selected foreign cybercriminals. This would be a dramatic departure from the current approach, where government agencies handle such work.
The program would require participating companies to contract with the federal government and undergo rigorous vetting. They would then be permitted to attempt to access the computer networks of foreign groups and take actions to disrupt or destroy their information systems.
However, the plan has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts, who warn of potential legal and practical issues, including the risk of international incidents and collateral damage.
