On August 13, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum that authorizes private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal organizations. The memorandum aims to leverage the capabilities of the private sector in these cyber operations, which will be conducted under the direction and authority of the U.S. government, according to a statement from the White House.
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Trump Signs Memorandum Allowing Private Sector to Conduct Cyber Operations
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on August 13, 2026, allowing private companies to engage in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal entities. The initiative aims to utilize private sector capabilities under the oversight of the U.S. government.
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