White House Recruits Private Firms for Cybercrime Operations

TL;DR. The White House authorizes vetted US private companies to conduct offensive and intelligence-gathering cyber operations against foreign cybercrime organizations. - The new program, managed by the National Coordination Center, expands federal capabilities against cyber-enabled transnational criminal groups. - Participating firms must undergo rigorous vetting, sign contracts, and may be required to post a million bond. - Operations include cyber surveillance for intelligence and cyber effects to disrupt adversary systems, with strict federal oversight.

• White House authorizes private US firms for offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercrime.
• Program allows 'cyber surveillance' and 'cyber effects operations' under federal control.
• Companies face rigorous vetting, contracts, and potential M bond requirement.
• Operations are limited, explicitly barring actions causing critical outcomes like loss of life.

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