US Said to Halt Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia
The United States has suspended its offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to reports, amid efforts by the Trump administration to grant Moscow concessions to end the war in Ukraine. The reported order to halt U.S.-launched hacking operations against Russia was authorized by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The new guidance affects operations carried out by U.S. Cyber Command, a division of the Department of Defense focused on hacking and operations in cyberspace.
- This sudden shift in policy could be seen as a calculated move to create leverage in negotiations with Russia, potentially leading to a recalibration of global cybersecurity dynamics.
- How will this decision affect the ongoing efforts to hold Russian hackers accountable for their activities, particularly given the U.S. government's previous successes in disrupting and prosecuting Russian cybercriminals?