The mention of offensive cyberattacks highlights the White House’s effort to deter foreign hackers and follows public acknowledgments of cyber operations tied to military activity.
US lists offensive cyberattacks in counterterrorism strategy
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a military mothers celebration in the East Room of the White House on May 6, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump signed his new national counterterrorism strategy earlier in the day. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
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