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On August 13, 2026, the Trump administration issued a presidential memorandum allowing verified private companies to launch cyberattacks against international criminal gangs and hacking organizations for the first time. This policy aims to utilize private sector innovation to combat threats to U.S. cybersecurity, such as ransomware, financial fraud, and Sextortion. Participating companies can carry out monitoring (e.g., using spyware) and destructive attacks to destroy criminal data or systems, marking a fundamental shift in the long-standing federal computer hacking law’s prohibition on private companies launching unauthorized attacks. The government plans to issue guidance within the next two months, requiring participating companies to deposit $1 million in bonds and meet specific compliance requirements. All operations must be carried out under the approval of representatives from the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, under federal government supervision, and are strictly prohibited against U.S. citizens or systems.
White House → private firms 首次允许私营公司开展网络攻击
白宫周三首次允许经过验证的私营公司针对国际犯罪团伙和黑客发动网络攻击。特朗普政府发布的总统备忘录指出，此举旨在利用私营部门的创新能力打击勒索软件、金融诈骗及 Sextortion 等威胁美国人的网络安全问题。该政策允许参与企业开展监控（如使用间谍软件）及破坏性攻击以摧毁罪犯数据或系统，标志着美国联邦计算机黑客法长期禁止私营企业未经授权发动攻击的立场发生根本性转变。政府计划在未来两个月内发布指导文件，规定参与公司需存入 100 万美元保证金并满足特定合规要求，且所有操作须在司法部与国土安全部代表签字批准下、由联邦政府监督进行，严禁针对美国公民或系统。