A new federal program allows US companies to conduct cyberattacks on foreign cybercriminals under certain conditions. This policy shift gives private companies a role in hacking operations previously handled by law enforcement, spy, and military agencies. The program aims to target foreign criminal groups that cause significant financial losses to Americans.

Companies participating in the program will be vetted and operate under federal oversight, using cyber tools to surveil and disrupt criminal networks. Further details about the program are available from the source, including the conditions under which companies can participate and the scope of their activities.