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US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrime

  • AFP--The Times of India
  • published date: 2026-08-16 06:28:44 UTC

The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of control. Any company that participates in government-sanctione…

The United States will allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups, a seemingly unprecedented measure that is dividing experts who say it has potential to succeed or spiral out of co… [+3732 chars]