# Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump memo opens private hackback: 2 GOP bills echo 16th-century privateers
2026-08-15 20:42:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration's Aug. 12 memorandum would authorize U.S. federal contractors to perform offensive cyber operations against government-selected foreign cybercriminals, a shift from government-only operations. Security leaders need to understand operational, legal, and threat-intel implications for the private sector.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/trump-memo-private-hackback-cyber

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