The U.S. has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia as part of diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, this order impacts U.S. Cyber Command operations but does not affect NSA espionage activities. Reports indicate the administration no longer views Russian hackers as a priority threat, redirecting focus toward Chinese cyber threats instead. CISA staff were reportedly informed to pause work on Russian cyber issues, although the Department of Homeland Security denied these claims, stating the memo did not originate from the administration.
The reported order to halt operation against Russia was authorized by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which reflects a shift in U.S. cyber policy.
The instruction came as part of a broader effort to draw Russian President Vladimir Putin into talks about the country's ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Trump administration has signaled it no longer views Russian hackers as a cybersecurity threat and ordered CISA to shift focus to other threats.
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