From Hack Back to Government-Controlled Cyber Operations: What the New U.S. Policy Actually Changes
In August 2026, the U.S. administration took a significant step in the evolution of its cyber policy. However, describing the move simply as giving American companies permission to “hack back” only partially captures what is actually happening. On August 12, President Donald Trump signed the memorandum Expanding Capabilities to Combat Transnational Cyber-Enabled Crime, establishing a…

























