US EditionUS Halts Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia Amid Ukraine Peace Talks
- The U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia to encourage President Vladimir Putin to negotiate on the war in Ukraine, according to reports from several officials.
- This pause aims to understand Putin's intentions regarding Ukraine as high-level negotiations commence, according to a former U.S. official.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that European allies would form a coalition to support Ukraine against Russian aggression amid U.S. strategy changes.
- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson criticized the administration's actions, warning that they undermine efforts to counter Russian cyber threats and risk American infrastructure.
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Trump Administration Stands Down Cyberwarriors While It Gets Back To Buddying Up With Putin
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White House decision. The operation was directed against Russian hackers and intelligence operatives.
Pentagon ordered to cease offensive ops against Russia
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive operations against Russia, according to a current official and two former officials briefed on the secret instructions. The move is apparently part of a broader effort…
Hegseth Orders U.S. Cyber Command to Stop Attacking Russia
I didn't even have to make up some hyperbole for the headline. He really did do it. This is happening at the same time as Russia is expanding cyber attacks on Ukraine and NATO countries. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. Cyber...
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Hegseth Orders Suspension of Pentagon's Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command, rolling back some efforts to contend with a key adversary even as national security experts call for the U.S. to expand those capabilities.
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