US takes risky bet on private 'pirates' to combat cybercrime
The US will allow approved private companies to hack foreign cybercriminal groups under government supervision, targeting ransomware and online fraud networks. The move has divided cybersecurity experts over its potential effectiveness, oversight and risks of…
San Francisco: 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 s… [+3728 chars]