WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Cyber Command is pausing its offensive operations against Russia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the decision, which was confirmed Monday by a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations. The suspension of some cybersecurity preparations comes as many national security experts warn of a greater threat posed by Russia, China and other adversaries. Hegseth’s decision doesn’t affect cyberoperations conducted by other agencies, including the CIA. U.S. Cyber Command oversees and coordinates defensive and offensive cybersecurity work for the Pentagon and is known as America’s first line of defense in cyberspace.
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