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Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Cybercrime category. Published on August 13, 2026 • Originally reported by Nick Robins-Early and agency. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

President signed memorandum giving private sector a role in fighting ‘transnational criminal organizations’

Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that aims to give private companies the power to carry out offensive cyber-attacks against foreign criminal entities.

The president ⁠signed a ​national security presidential memorandum directing his administration to “leverage the capability and innovation of the private sector to help conduct these ⁠cyber operations under the direction, control and authority of the US government”, the White House said.

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