Trump taps cyber firms to go on offensive against criminals
The Trump administration will allow private companies to launch attacks on cybercrime organizations, the White House announced.
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Published: 13 August 2026
Source: The Record (Recorded Future News)
Category: News
Topics: Military & security
Retrieved: 14 August 2026
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