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Private-sector hackers emerge as a new element of U.S. cyber statecraft

A report indicates a growing role for private-sector hackers in U.S. cyber statecraft.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 26, 2026, 9:37 AM UTC.

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Greater reliance on private hackers could blur responsibility and increase cyber-escalation risks.

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