PolicyAug 14, 2026
Trump Signs Memorandum Allowing Private Firms to Launch Offensive Cyber Operations Against Foreign Threat Actors
Trump signs memo allowing private firms to conduct offensive cyber ops.
Summary
President Trump has signed a national security memorandum that authorizes federal law enforcement to collaborate with private technology companies on offensive cyber operations. These vetted private sector firms will operate under federal supervision to propose and execute targeted cyber actions against foreign criminal groups and adversaries.
Entities
foreign criminal groups (threat_actor)international adversaries (threat_actor)