Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made the decision to pause offensive cyberoperations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command, a move that has raised concerns among national security experts calling for the expansion of these capabilities. The pause, confirmed by a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity, does not impact cyberoperations conducted by other agencies such as the CIA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
The Pentagon's decision comes at a time when experts are advocating for increased investments in cyber defense and offense, particularly in response to interference attempts by China and Russia in the nation's economy, elections, and security.
