August 13, 2026PoliticsTechnology·Neutral·policy/security
White House allows private firms to hack cybercriminals under DOJ and DHS oversight
The White House announced that private firms will be allowed to hack cybercriminals, with DOJ and DHS overseeing vetted operators who disrupt foreign networks behind ransomware and crypto scams. The DOJ's Antitrust Division separately signaled continued interest in private litigation related to this area.
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White House lets private firms hack cybercriminals DOJ and DHS will oversee vetted operators disrupting foreign networks behind ransomware and crypto scams. > Decrypt
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DOJ's Antitrust Division remains interested in your private litigation https://t.co/LuSBEqjHqc https://t.co/LuSBEqjHqc