The Trump admin will start letting private firms launch international cyberattacks

The Verge
By Emma RothAug 13, 2026, 2:56 pm129 ptsTrending
The Trump administration is launching a new program that will allow private firms to perform cyberattacks against foreign criminals, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. The private firms would operate "under the control and oversight" of the federal government, giving them permission to surveil and disrupt…

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