Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders a halt to offensive cyber operations against Russia
Russia has intensified cyber operations against Ukraine and NATO countries, according to previous U.S. intelligence and private sector reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused cyber offensive against Russia
Multiple U.S. officials tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to U.S. Cyber Command to pause planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions. The duration of the pause is unclear,
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This change underscores the installation’s storied history of service to the United States of America,” the Department of Defense said in a news release.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pauses US cyberoperations against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Trump’s Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Cyber Command to ‘Stand Down’ on All Russia Operations
It appears that the U.S. no longer considers Russia a significant cyber threat, according to multiple new reports on a drastic policy reversal that has taken hold under the new Trump administration.
Democrats Question Pause in Offensive US Cyber Ops Against Russia
Democratic lawmakers are demanding an explanation from the Pentagon over an order to pause offensive cyber operations against Russia during negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The pause in such cyber operations,
Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon's offensive cyberoperations against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command, rolling back some efforts to contend with a key adversary even as national security experts call for the U.
Breaking down Hegseth's cyber policy against Russia
There appears to be confusion over the Defense Department's cyber policy against Russia after a directive from secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Ellee Watson explains.
White House mum after Hegseth orders Pentagon to suspend offensive cyberoperations against Russia
Cyberespionage can allow adversaries to steal competitive secrets from American companies, obtain sensitive intelligence or disrupt supply chains or the systems that manage dams, water plants, traffic systems,
Pentagon denies reports Hegseth ordered halt in cyber operations against Russia
The Department of Defense is denying reports Secretary Pete Hegseth halted offensive cyber operations against Russia. “TO BE CLEAR: @SecDef has neither canceled nor delayed any cyber operations directed against malicious Russian targets and there has been no stand-down order whatsoever from that priority,
Hegseth halts US offensive cyberoperations against Russia
The suspension comes as many national security experts warn of a greater threat posed by Russia, China and other adversaries.
Defense secretary reverts name of another Army base, saying Fort Moore is now Fort Benning
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the DOD's civilian federal workforce must respond to DOGE's productivity emails
The Defense Department initially told employees to "pause any response" to OPM's request for a list of their work ...
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This Pentagon Press Secretary Has a Long History of Bigoted and Xenophobic Posts
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Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
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Hegseth directs Defense civilian employees to comply with email on job accomplishments
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has directed all department civilian employees to respond to emails from the Office of ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth privately warned Mexican officials that US military was prepared to take action against drug cartels: report
The Pentagon chief made the remark during a Jan. 31 call with top Mexican military officials, while urging them to address ...
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Defense Secretary Hegseth working with DOGE to cut the 'BS'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth released a video Thursday detailing oncoming Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ...
Commerce Secretary’s Comments Raise Fears of Interference in Federal Data
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