U.S. ramps up offensive hacking with $1 billion push

The Trump administration is planning to allocate $1 billion toward expanding offensive cyber operations, reported TechCrunch.

The funding would support U.S. government programs aimed not only at defense but at actively targeting and disrupting adversaries’ systems. The money is expected to be distributed across agencies including the National Security Agency (NSA), the Department of Defense, and other intelligence entities.

These offensive cyber strategies go beyond surveillance — they include disabling enemy networks, severing communications, and potentially damaging critical infrastructure.

Critics have raised concerns that such a move could destabilize the global cyber balance and provoke retaliation from foreign governments.