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President Trump deputizes private-sector companies to target cybercriminals.
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
President Trump signed a national security memorandum enabling vetted private-sector companies to assist federal law enforcement with offensive cyber operations against transnational criminal groups, under strict legal and oversight frameworks.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 4 sources have reported it between 13 Aug 2026 and 16 Aug 2026.
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You must recalibrate your compliance and partnership strategies as private firms gain federal backing to conduct offensive cyber actions. This shift creates new cybersecurity partnerships and risks making your organisation a target or collaborator in state-linked operations.
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4 sources · first reported 13 Aug 2026 · latest 16 Aug 2026
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