U.S. Senate Advances Bill Allowing Private Contractors to Conduct Military Cyber Operations

Proposed defense legislation would explicitly authorize approved private sector firms to carry out offensive cyber missions on behalf of the U.S. military, marking a significant shift in congressional cyber policy.

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Senate Considers Letting Contractors Hack Computers for Military

Contractors would be allowed to conduct military hacking operations with US government approval under a Senate defense bill that would mark the first time Congress has explicitly authorized the private sector to conduct offensive cyber missions.

By Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.S. Senate Advances Bill Allowing Private Contractors to Conduct Military Cyber Operations

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