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In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 13, 2026 14:09 UTC
Event Type Technology
Source TechCrunch
Recorded Aug 13, 2026
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The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.

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https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/13/in-a-first-us-will-allow-some-private-firms-to-carry-out-cyberattacks/
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  • ID #23452
  • Type Technology
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 13, 2026
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