- The Trump administration has authorized vetted private companies to carry out cyber operations against foreign criminal groups — a major shift from hacking being handled mainly by government agencies.
- Supporters say it could help disrupt scammers and free up FBI/Cyber Command to focus on nation‑state threats; critics warn of legal liability, coordination problems, accidental damage and diplomatic risk.
- DOJ and DHS are to provide oversight and extra legal review when U.S. persons might be affected, but key details on liability protections and controls remain unclear.
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