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U.S. Defense Department Halts Cyber Operations Against Russia

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a pause on all of the country's cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions, according to multiple U.S. media reports.

The order is part of an overall reevaluation of U.S. operations related to Russia, according to the New York Times, with the duration or extent of the pause unclear. The Pentagon declined to comment when contacted by AFP.

"Due to operational security concerns, we do not comment nor discuss cyber intelligence, plans or operations," a senior defense official said. "There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety of the Warfighter in all operations, to include the cyber domain." [...] U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, speaking Sunday to CNN about reopening links to Russia, denied reports of the cyber policy change at the Defense Department.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/0...rts-a88220

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