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Private US companies can now run cyber operations abroad. State-backed hackers are excluded

TNW•Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 12:44 PM•2 min read

Donald Trump signed the memorandum on 12 August and the White House published it that night. It runs to five sections. A National Coordination Center creates and manages the programme.

Source: [TNW](https://thenextweb.com/news/us-private-companies-offensive-cyber-operations-memo)

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