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Trump proposes licensing private firms for offensive cyber operations

Donald Trump has proposed allowing private cybersecurity firms in the United States to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal networks. These firms would need to adhere to strict regulations and post a $1 million bond to obtain a license for such activities. The initiative aims to enhance the government's ability to disrupt illicit online activities. AI

RANK_REASON Policy proposal by a major political figure regarding cybersecurity. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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Trump proposes licensing private firms for offensive cyber operations

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back

    Contractors could surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks, provided they follow strict rules and put up $1M

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🏛️ Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back 📝 Donald Trump is allowing government agencies to ... https://www. theregister.com/security/2

    🏛️ Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back 📝 Donald Trump is allowing government agencies to ... https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/ 08/13/trump-wants-to-grant-private-cyber-firms-a-license-to-hack-back/5287420 📰 www.theregister.com - Articles # AI…