DOJ Expands Cyber Fraud Enforcement Under False Claims Act

DOJ Expands Cyber Fraud Enforcement Under False Claims Act

First seen 12 Feb 2026, 21:16 UTC LexologyCyble 29.7

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On February 11, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an expansion of its enforcement of the False Claims Act into the cybersecurity sector. This initiative targets government contractors who misrepresent their cybersecurity compliance, rather than penalizing victims of data breaches. The DOJ aims to hold organizations accountable for failing to meet cybersecurity standards in their contracts.

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2026-02-11
DOJ announces expansion of False Claims Act enforcement into cybersecurity