Trump lets US law enforcement use cyber tools to target transnational criminal groups
Trump memo cites need for action against ransomware attacks, financial frauds and other crimes run by global crime gangs: White House
August 12, 2026 22:02
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans.
Trump signed the 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.
