# Trump administration will let private firms launch international cyberattacks

https://mins.news/en/item/21555

- The Verge, 2026-08-13 18:56 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/policy/979734/trump-administration-cybercrime-private-firms

> The Trump administration is creating a program allowing private firms to surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks under federal control and oversight. The Justice and Homeland Security departments will supervise participating companies, which must meet security and performance requirements and post at least a $1 million bond. Experts warn the operations could trigger legal or geopolitical conflicts and harm innocent infrastructure.

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