DHS says CISA will not stop monitoring Russian cyber threats

CISA publicly refuted reports that it was directed to stop tracking or reporting on Russian cyber activity, with DHS officials calling the alleged memo fake and affirming the agency’s unchanged mission to defend U.S. critical infrastructure. Separately, multiple outlets reported that the Defense Secretary ordered U.S. Cyber Command to temporarily pause offensive operations against Russia during ongoing negotiations related to the Ukraine conflict; no technical indicators or specific incidents are detailed.