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Trump administration program lets private firms hack abroad

A presidential memorandum will allow private firms to surveil and disrupt foreign criminal cyber networks under federal oversight.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Presidential memorandum launches a program allowing private firms to perform cyberattacks against foreign criminals under federal oversight
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The administration is creating a program to permit private firms to surveil and disrupt foreign criminal cyber networks under federal oversight.

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