In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks

▲ In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks(techcrunch.com)

13 points by Cider9986 11 hours ago | 6 comments

▲ ElProlactin 9 hours ago | parent | next [-]

More investment opportunities for Donny Jr.

▲ throwaway_7274 11 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Privateering is back!

▲ m463 34 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

looks like the idea comes up all the time...

	▲	defrost 30 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		`The United States has not legally commissioned any privateers since 1815` is questionable ATM. They Spoke English, Wore U.S. Flags and Attacked Fishermen. Who Were They? - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/world/americas/ecuador-fi... US claims it is not responsible for strikes on Ecuadorian fishing boats – so who is? - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/ecuador-fishin... This story has been getting increased attention and commentators have raised questions about Erik Prince, other PMC's and Letters of Marque.

▲ kderbyma 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It has always been here.....they just want to legitimize it for the backlash coming

▲ isthatyouagain 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

"In a first.."

No doubt. First time ever.