Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back
2 sources·Updated August 13, 2026
Covered by 2 sources
- Ars Technica·1h agoPrivate security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
Trump memo is first time gov't has authorized private sector to perform cyber attacks.
Read at Ars Technica → - The Register·6h agoTrump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back
Contractors could surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks, provided they follow strict rules and put up $1M
Read at The Register →