“By partnering with vetted United States companies subject to the direction and oversight of the Federal Government, we will enhance our ability to counter [transnational criminal organizations’] threats and combat transnational cybercrime, fraud, and other predatory schemes against American citizens,” the memo said.

United States President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday (Aug 12) that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use cyber tools against…

Aug 12 : U.S. 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…

New directive authorises companies to carry out government-directed operations

The Trump administration is employing the private sector in the nation's escalating cyber offensive against foreign threats.