Missed the Marque: Cyber Privateers Wanted, Compensation to Be Determined

The White House has issued a memorandum aimed at combating cybercrime, leading to the term "cyber privateers" being used to describe participants in the program. This label suggests government-sanctioned operatives in cyberspace, although the reality is less glamorous. The administration is attempting to establish a private offensive cyber program based on outdated legislation, which may hinder its ability to attract the necessary talent to effectively tackle transnational cybercrime.