U.S. Suspends Cyberattacks Against Russia

The United States has suspended offensive cyber operations against Russia under an order issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to multiple confirmed reports.

The directive, first revealed by The Record and corroborated by The New York Times and The Washington Post, marks a notable shift in the Pentagon’s cyber strategy amid escalating global tensions.

While U.S. Cyber Command—tasked with both defending national infrastructure and conducting offensive cyber campaigns—has paused its operations targeting Moscow, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) emphasized that its defensive posture remains unchanged.

CISA swiftly addressed speculation about its involvement, stating on social media: “CISA’s mission is to defend against all cyber threats to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, including from Russia. There has been no change in our posture”.

Rationale Behind the Cyber Stand-Down

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