White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel posted a blog on April 28 stating that the government would exploit vulnerabilities to go after those who would harm America’s security. IT security providers say the White House is within its rights to take such action. A top executive of a London-based IT security provider says he agrees with the approach outlined by Daniel. Hord Tipton, executive director of the IT security certification and training organization (ISC), says he’s encouraged that the federal government is becoming more transparent about exploiting software vulnerabilities.”]
Source: https://www.inforisktoday.com/blogs/exploiting-flaws-for-national-good-p-1659