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White House Mobilizes Security Firms for Operations Against Foreign Cybercrime Gangs
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Summary
The White House has launched a program allowing vetted US cybersecurity firms to conduct offensive operations against foreign cybercrime gangs, under strict federal oversight. These firms will execute cyber surveillance and effects operations, targeting transnational criminal organizations, but with clear restrictions to prevent harm to US persons or critical infrastructure. The initiative aims to bolster US capabilities in combating increasingly sophisticated cyber threats originating from abroad.
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