The White House wants private companies to hack cybercriminals. What could go wrong?

A new policy gives vetted companies a role in offensive cyber operations. Experts warn that employees could face retaliation and uncertain legal protections.

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The White House last week made some drastic changes to federal hacking policy, issuing a presidential memorandum that allows vetted private companies to initiate cyberattacks against hacker groups. The announcement reversed previous government policy, which prohibited companies from doing so without a court’s approval.

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