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Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals

Hacker News
· August 14, 2026

AI summary

The White House is planning to permit private security firms to hack cybercriminals based overseas. This move is part of a recruitment effort by the White House to involve security firms in countermeasures against foreign cybercrime. Details of the plan have been reported, indicating a shift in strategy to combat cyber threats. The development has been shared through an article and is being discussed in online forums.

Read the full article at Hacker Newsarstechnica.com/security/2026/08/white-house-recruits-security-firms-to-hack-overseas-cybercriminals/

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