White House Lets Private Firms Hack Cybercriminals—At Their Own Legal Risk
Decrypt · Aug 13, 2026
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President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday that lets vetted U.S. companies carry out offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks. Here's what the program actually authorizes.
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