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Private Firms Now Hunt Foreign Cybercriminals | Wilmington News
The U.S. government is unleashing vetted private firms to wage cyber warfare on foreign criminal gangs, granting them covert intel-gathering and system-disrupting powers — all under strict federal oversight. With cybercrime costing Americans billions annually, this new program targets only foreign-based cybercriminals, not state actors. Companies must pass rigorous vetting, sign DOJ or DHS contracts, and post a $1 million bond — with operations requiring written approval before launch. Safeguards include immediate shutdown if U.S. systems are accidentally hit, and bans on actions that could…
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