NYT
Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals
Thursday, August 13, 2026
President Trump issued guidance allowing U.S. companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against cybercriminals, according to reporting on the policy announcement. The authorization enables private sector participation in offensive cybersecurity operations. Similar practices have been employed by China and Russia, where government agencies have engaged private hackers for security operations.
