Private Tech Firms Could Lead U.S. State-Sanctioned Cyber Strikes

The White House released a presidential memorandum that would enable vetted tech and security companies to conduct state-approved cyberattacks against foreign criminal networks, with oversight by the DOJ and DHS through a National Coordination Center; firms would undergo rigorous vetting and contractual requirements and could coordinate surveillance or disabling actions, but only after defined consensus procedures ensure legality and avoid interfering with ongoing intelligence efforts.