Trump Memo Paves Way for U.S. Firms to Hack and Disrupt Foreign Crime Groups

A memo from US President Donald Trump has directed the National Coordination Center to create a program enabling private sector companies to utilize their capabilities to infiltrate and disrupt foreign Transnational Criminal Organizations. The program will involve partnering with vetted US companies that will be subject to direction. This initiative aims to leverage the innovative capabilities of private sector companies to counter foreign crime groups. The goal is to disrupt the activities of these organizations. The program will be led by the National Coordination Center.