US government authorizes private contractors for cyber operations against criminal networks
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Donald Trump, US Government
United States
August 12, 2026
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President Trump signed a memo allowing government agencies to contract private firms for cyber surveillance and disruption. Operations target cyber-enabled transnational criminal organizations (CE-TCOs). Participating companies must undergo vetting and maintain a $1 million bond.
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