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.
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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