The government is recruiting tech companies to help fight its cyber battles
The massive policy shift comes as Americans reported losing $20.8 billion to cybercrime in 2025.
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Published: 13 August 2026
Source: Politico Europe Technology
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Military & security
Retrieved: 14 August 2026
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