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US to Permit Certain Private Companies to Conduct Cyberattacks

13 Ağustos 2026TechCrunch
  • has announced a groundbreaking shift in its cybersecurity policy, allowing certain private firms to conduct offensive cyber operations, commonly referred to as 'hack back' attacks. This change overturns decades of restrictions that previously prohibited such actions by private entities.
  • The move is aimed at enhancing the ability of companies to defend themselves against cyber threats more proactively.
  • Historically, U.S. cybersecurity policy has focused on defense and deterrence, with strict regulations against offensive cyber operations by private entities.
  • This policy shift raises significant questions about the implications for cybersecurity ethics and the potential for escalation in cyber conflicts. Allowing private firms to engage in offensive operations could lead to a fragmented approach to cybersecurity, where companies may act independently without a coordinate…
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