On August 13, 2026, the Trump administration in the United States signed a presidential memorandum allowing vetted private companies, under the authorization and supervision of the federal government, to conduct cyber surveillance and disruptive operations against overseas cybercrime organizations. These operations include information gathering, cyber interference, degradation, and even sabotage. The program is jointly overseen by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. Participating companies are required to post a bond of at least $1 million and adhere to mechanisms for target review, operational approval, legal authorization, and annual assessment.