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U.S. authorizes private-sector offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups

The White House has authorized private companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups.

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The policy could increase state-linked cyber escalation and provoke retaliation against U.S. entities.

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  1. White House Authorizes Private Sector To Conduct Offensive Cyber Operations Against Foreign Criminal Groups ↗mondaq.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

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