US Halts Offensive Cyber Ops Against Russia Amid Ukraine Concessions

The Trump administration has reportedly suspended US offensive cyber operations against Russia in an attempt to secure concessions from Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the halt to hacking operations by US Cyber Command, excluding NSA espionage. While the Pentagon and CISA remain silent, CISA denied reports it stopped reporting on Russian cyber threats. This contradicts previous intelligence assessments labeling Russia a persistent cyber threat and recent US actions against Russian cybercriminals. The move raises significant questions about the administration's approach to cybersecurity and foreign policy.