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US Administration Plans to Allow Corporate Cyberattacks

Updated 2026-08-15 17:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Trump administration is considering a memorandum that would allow private companies to hack foreign cybercriminals. Details are sparse but the move aims to give businesses more leeway in cybersecurity.

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The White House memorandum is thin on details, but it aims to give private businesses the ability to sabotage or spy on certain foreign actors.
2026-08-15 17:25 UTC
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