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US Authorizes Private Cyber Firms to Hack Criminal Networks

August 14, 2026 1 min read 5 views
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President Trump signed a national security memorandum on August 13, allowing vetted US cybersecurity firms to conduct government-approved cyber operations against transnational criminal networks.

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