Trump Signs National Security Memo Deputizing Private Tech Firms for Cyberattacks
President Donald Trump signed a national security presidential memorandum directing the administration to leverage private-sector capabilities for offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal entities. The policy permits vetted U.S. technology companies to conduct limited cyber surveillance and effects operations targeting transnational criminal organizations. These operations must operate strictly under the authority, control, and direction of the federal government, specifically through the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. The directive responds to surging digital threats, including ransomware attacks, financial frauds costing consumers billions, and critical infrastructure compromises. Participating entities face rigorous vetting, mandatory operational safeguards, and potential financial bond forfeitures for noncompliance. International concern has intensified following the proliferation of advanced artificial intelligence models capable of breaching vulnerable legacy security infrastructure. The initiative aims to harness commercial innovation to disrupt foreign cyber-enabled predatory schemes
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