Trump is giving Russian cyber ops a free pass and putting democracy on the line
11 days ago
- #US-Russia relations
- #information warfare
- #cybersecurity
- Trump administration is pausing military support for Ukraine and banning intelligence sharing with Kyiv, potentially leading to more civilian deaths.
- The US will halt all offensive cyber operations against Russia, including efforts to counter ransomware gangs and disinformation spreaders.
- Russia is known for its aggressive cyber operations aimed at undermining democracy in the US and Europe through 'information confrontation'.
- The White House's decision to exclude Russia from a list of cyber threats in a UN speech contradicts known evidence of Russian cyber activities.
- This policy shift may encourage Russia to intensify its cyber operations, knowing the US is less likely to respond.