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National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) authorized federal law enforcement agencies to collaborate with private firms on offensive cyber strikes for signed August 12

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The White House authorized federal law enforcement agencies to work with private firms on offensive cyber strikes against foreign threat actors targeting the US, creating a new government-overseen framework for limited cyber operations. The National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM), signed on August 12, formalizes the program and places oversight with the Homeland Security Task Force’s National Coordination Center (NCC). The move expands public-private coordination against transnational cybercrime groups and aims to disrupt attacks affecting US businesses and individuals.

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  1. 13.08.2026 15:35 2 articles · 13d ago

    White House authorizes private firms to join offensive cyber strikes

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    President Donald Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on August 12 that authorizes federal law enforcement agencies to collaborate with private firms on offensive cyber strikes against foreign threat actors targeting the United States, with the Homeland Security Task Force’s National Coordination Center (NCC) set to oversee the program alongside Justice and Homeland Security leadership.

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  2. 13.08.2026 15:35 1 articles · 13d ago

    Cybersecurity community warns of attribution and escalation risks

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    Cybersecurity professionals reacted to the new offensive cyber operations framework with concern that private-sector involvement could worsen misidentification of cybercrime perpetrators and increase the risk of escalation against state-linked or otherwise sensitive infrastructure.

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