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BIPARTISAN LAWMAKERS PUSH TO BAN INDIAN HACK-FOR-HIRE FIRMS

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, SEP 9, 2026

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A group of US lawmakers spanning both parties has called on the government to ban three Indian companies accused of running hacking operations to steal information for litigation purposes.

The firms allegedly employ hackers to conduct cyberattacks targeting sensitive data used in legal disputes. The bipartisan push signals growing concern over foreign-based hacking services that operate for commercial gain rather than state-sponsored espionage. The lawmakers' request marks an escalation in efforts to combat hack-for-hire operations, which have increasingly targeted US companies and individuals. These services typically sell stolen information to clients seeking competitive advantages in business dealings or court cases. The three companies have not been publicly identified in detail, but the call for a ban suggests federal agencies have gathered sufficient evidence of wrongdoing. If implemented, such sanctions could restrict the firms' operations and target their financial assets in US jurisdictions. The move reflects broader US government focus on combating cyber threats from private operators outside traditional state-sponsored frameworks. No timeline for action has been announced.

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