Pall Mall Process to Define Responsible Commercial Cyber Intrusion

The Pall Mall Process, launched by the UK and France with 27 governments and major tech companies, is soliciting industry input to draft guidelines for commercial spyware and related services (CCICs) to curb irresponsible use while preserving legitimate law-enforcement and national-security functions. The article outlines the scope of CCICs, growing market risks including zero-day exploitation and illicit sales, and notes the consultation complements a Code of Practice for States and closes on December 22.