A new White House memorandum directs the National Coordination Center to create a program allowing vetted private security firms to seek approval for limited U.S.-authorized cyber operations against foreign cybercrime groups. The initiative is meant to disrupt organizations behind ransomware, phishing, fraud, sextortion, and impersonation scams, while requiring strict legal compliance and financial safeguards. #NationalCoordinationCenter #DonaldTrump #NCC
Keypoints
- The White House memo authorizes a new program for private firms to support offensive cyber operations.
- The National Coordination Center will oversee the initiative under U.S. government authority.
- Participating companies must be vetted and work through the Justice and Homeland Security departments.
- Firms must maintain at least a $1 million bond or escrow and stop if they exceed approved limits.
- The program targets foreign criminal groups behind ransomware, phishing, financial fraud, sextortion, and impersonation scams.