Trump turns to private sector in offensive hacking operations memo
One expert called it a “pretty big shift in U.S. cyber policy,” and there have been reservations in the past about opening the door to private sector involvement in cyber offense. The post Trump turns to private sector in offensive hacking operations memo appeared first on CyberScoop .
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Published: 13 August 2026
Source: CyberScoop
Category: News
Topics: Regulation · Military & security
Retrieved: 14 August 2026
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