Trump just signed a bold new directive letting private companies join the fight against foreign cybercriminals — a major shift from government-only cyber ops. Designed to harness private-sector innovation, the move targets sophisticated threats fueled by AI and attacks on critical infrastructure like water systems. Companies won’t operate freely — they’ll need government approval, face $1M bonds, and work under DHS and DOJ oversight. But legal experts warn of risks: unintended consequences, murky accountability, and the chaos of private firms wading into global digital warfare.

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