The decision of the Donald Trump administration to suspend the Cyber Operations against Russia can make the US critical infrastructure vulnerable to Moscow's attacks. About it reports CNN with reference to sources in the US government.
At the end of February Pentagon, Pete Hegset ordered the US cyber team to stop all the Cyber Operations against the Russian Federation, including offensive attacks. The decision was made within the framework of the policy of normalizing the relations between Washington and the Kremlin, which is promoted by the Trump administration.
American officials are concerned about the fact that this step can: make the United States more vulnerable to the attacks of Russian hacker groups. To give Moscow the opportunity to collect intelligence without resistance. To jeopardize energy, transport, financial system and other critical sectors. One of the US officials called a "serious blow" solution that can weaken the country's cybersecurity. In the previous years, the United States actively conducted offensive kyber operations against the Russian Federation, in particular: they interfered with Russian hacker networks. They influenced communication systems and propaganda resources. Performed cyber -intelligence to identify threats. Suspension of these actions can change the balance in cyberspace and give Russia more freedom to activate its own attacks.
It is unclear how long the "pause" will last in the US Cyberpections. At the same time, experts emphasize that Russia continues to develop its cyber can and can take advantage of this moment to strengthen attacks on American infrastructure.
