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U.S. Halts Cyber Ops Against Russia, Sparks Security Concerns

3/5/2025

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The U.S. Cyber Command has hit the brakes on offensive cyber operations against Russia, sparking alarm among national security experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive clashes with CISA's assurances of stability, leading critics to warn that this retreat could weaken U.S. cybersecurity and embolden Russian threats during the fraught Ukraine crisis.

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The U.S. Cyber Command has hit the brakes on offensive cyber operations against Russia, sparking alarm among national security experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive clashes with CISA's assurances of stability, leading critics to warn that this retreat could weaken U.S. cybersecurity and embolden Russian threats during the fraught Ukraine crisis.