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technology13 days ago•2 min saved

Private firms enlisted for limited offensive cyber ops under US oversight

President Trump signed a national security memorandum to empower vetted private companies to conduct limited cyber operations against foreign transnational criminal organizations, under direction of the US government with oversight from DHS and DOJ. The program requires vetting and a bond of at least $1 million, and while it expands the private sector’s role in cybersecurity, it raises questions about escalation, liability, and interagency coordination.

via The Guardian|

#cyber-operations #dhs #doj-oversight

cybersecurity3 years ago•2 min saved

Inside the UK's Cyber Warfare Operations.

The UK's National Cyber Force (NCF), a hacking unit made up of spies and defence officials from the armed forces and GCHQ, has launched operations against militants, state-backed disinformation campaigns, and attempts to interfere in elections over the last three years, according to a statement by GCHQ. The NCF has used its offensive cyber capabilities to protect overseas military deployments, disrupt terrorist groups, and counter state disinformation campaigns. The statement did not provide specifics on the operations, but noted that countries such as Russia and Iran routinely carry out cyber operations to spread disinformation.

via Reuters UK|

#cyber-operations #cybersecurity #disinformation-campaigns