Private-Sector Surge in U.S. Offensive Cyberpower
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The Trump administration is weighing a major shift to involve private companies in offensive cyberattacks, potentially expanding the private sector’s role in cyberwarfare and requiring new Congressional authorization; supporters argue it would greatly boost capacity and speed, while critics warn about legal questions, oversight, and the risk of escalation as a national cybersecurity strategy is fleshed out.
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