The Trump administration has initiated a program allowing private firms, under federal oversight, to conduct international cyberattacks targeting foreign criminal networks.
The move is aimed at combating cybercrime
Aug 14, 2026
01:08 pm
What's the storyThe Trump administration has announced a groundbreaking initiative, allowing select private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminals.
The move, first reported by Bloomberg, is aimed at leveraging the "innovative capabilities of the private sector" in combating cybercrime and threats to Americans.
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