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Recent reports have surfaced indicating that the US government ordered a temporary halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia, a decision that has stirred considerable debate and concern within the cybersecurity community. According to an exclusive report, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to suspend all planning against Moscow, including offensive digital actions. The directive, delivered to CYBERCOM chief Gen. Timothy Haugh, appears to be part of a broader effort by the White House to normalize relations with Russia amid ongoing negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine.

The decision to pause cyber operations has been met with skepticism and warnings from cybersecurity professionals, who fear the potential consequences of reducing vigilance against a known digital adversary. Concerns have been raised about potential increases in global cyber threats and a decrease in shared confidence in the U.S. as a defensive partner. However, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has denied these reports, labeling them as fake news and a danger to national security. CISA also noted that Russia has been at the center of numerous cybersecurity concerns for the U.S.

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References :

• bsky.app: DHS says CISA will not stop monitoring Russian cyber threats
• The Register - Security: US Cyber Command reportedly pauses cyberattacks on Russia
• Anonymous ???????? :af:: US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that media reports about it being directed to no longer follow or report on Russian cyber activity are untrue, and its mission remains unchanged.
• securityboulevard.com: Security Pros Push Back as Trump Orders Halt to Cyber Ops vs. Russia
• www.bitdefender.com: Stop targeting Russian hackers, Trump administration orders US Cyber Command
• www.csoonline.com: US Cybercom, CISA retreat in fight against Russian cyber threats: reports
• Carly Page: The US 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.
• Metacurity: US Cybercom, CISA are softening stances on Russia as a cyber foe: reports
• Zack Whittaker: The U.S. has reportedly suspended its offensive cyber operations against Russia, per multiple news outlets, amid efforts by the Trump administration to grant Moscow concessions to end the war in Ukraine.
• securityaffairs.com: CISA maintains stance on Russian cyber threats despite policy shift
• CyberInsider: CISA Denies Reports That It Has Halted Cyber Operations Against Russian Threats
• iHLS: U.S. Pauses Cyber Operations Against Russia

Classification:

• HashTags: #USGovernment #Russia #CyberWarfare
• Target: Russia
• Feature: cyber operations
• Type: News
• Severity: Medium