In a move that signifies that the US government may finally be taking cyber-security seriously, they have enlisted the help of the black hat/hacker aka. Dark Tangent, that has been responsible for some of the world’s most prolific viruses a few years back. Hiring a hacker to counter hackers may be the best way to go as there are not many options in the world of hackers where anybody can be anybody. These people are considered to be the scourge of the internet, responsible for some of the most damaging viruses, worms and other forms of attacks that exacts millions of dollars of economic damage each and every year.
These people are also responsible for some of the most timely warnings industry experts have gotten through the internet, warning them of pending problems, seemingly fueling their trade. May they be on the side of good or bad, they are a vital part of the industry for without them, weaknesses in the various systems that makes the internet possible would remain hidden from the rest of us. On the other hand, these flaws would not be so dangerous if it was not for them capitalizing them and even using it for some dastardly deeds. Hope the move bolsters the security of the Government and the internet as a whole.