US Suspends Cyber Operations Against Russia During Ukraine Peace Talks

Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed US Cyber Command to halt all offensive cyber operations against Russia in preparation for peace talks. The directive does not affect NSA intelligence gathering but does impact vital missions, notably support for Ukraine. This pause could heighten risks to private sector infrastructure and diminish the US's capacity to confront Russian cyber threats, such as the surge in ransomware attacks targeting hospitals and critical infrastructure in recent times.