Trump gives green light to US companies to aim hacks at cybercriminals
President Trump signed an order allowing private U.S. companies to conduct cyberattacks against foreign criminal groups. Officials say this will help fight cybercrime, but some experts worry it could create legal risks for companies and lead to unintended consequences.
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National story. 16 articles from 16 sources. 14 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Aug 15, 2026.
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4 sourcesTrump administration wants to allow companies to hack foreign cybercriminals
Trump gives green light to US companies to aim hacks at cybercriminals
Trump greenlights U.S. companies to aim hacks at cybercriminals
Trump gives green light to U.S. companies to aim hacks at cybercriminals
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8 sourcesTrump Wants Private Companies to Launch Cyber Attacks. They Just Have to Post a $1 Million Bond First
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2 sourcesTrump expands feds' use of cyber tools against global criminals
White House deploys private companies to help crack down on cybersecurity breaches
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2 articlesDonald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 13Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks
- Aug 13Only center coverage:‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
- Aug 14Only lean-left coverage:Trump gives green light to U.S. companies to aim hacks at cybercriminals
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