threat-intel Is Cyber missing the Marque? The White House is considering a program allowing private cybersecurity companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against transnational criminal organizations outside the United States, a move that significantly expands the scope of government-sanctioned cyber activity. This initiative raises critical questions a… Cisco Talos · Aug 20, 2026 High CHoffensive-cybercybercrimeai
threat-intel Trump Memo Paves Way for U.S. Firms to Hack and Disrupt Foreign Crime Groups The Trump administration is establishing a program allowing U.S. private sector companies to conduct cyber operations against foreign transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). This initiative, driven by a White House… The Hacker News · Aug 14, 2026 High cybercrimeoffensive-cyberprivate-sector
threat-intel Trump taps cyber firms to go on offensive against criminals The Trump administration is expanding its efforts to combat cybercrime by allowing private cybersecurity firms to conduct offensive operations targeting transnational criminal networks. The initiative, outlined in a pres… The Record · Aug 13, 2026 High CHCAMYcybercrimeoffensive-cybercybersecurity
