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CISA Denies Shifting Focus on Russian Risks

March 4, 2025
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has strongly refuted claims that it is altering its approach to Russian cyber threats. Reports from The Guardian suggested that CISA had been instructed to ignore or not report on threats originating from Russia, citing an anonymous source and a memo that allegedly omitted Russian cyberthreats. In response, CISA issued a statement clarifying that its mission remains focused on defending U.S. critical infrastructure from all cyber threats, including those from Russia. The agency dismissed these reports as false and emphasized that any such claims undermine national security.

CISA’s refutation came amid other reports, including one from Recorded Future News, which detailed an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to U.S. Cyber Command to cease planning against Russia, including offensive cyber operations. The order was reportedly temporary and did not extend to the National Security Agency. This move was interpreted by some as an attempt by President Trump to de-escalate tensions with Russia, especially in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The Washington Post and New York Times also covered the story, with some reports suggesting that CISA had shifted focus toward other adversaries.

In addition, members of the cybersecurity community expressed concern that media reports conflated different government actions, potentially misinterpreting the division of responsibilities between U.S. cyber agencies like CISA, Cyber Command, and the NSA. Acknowledging these nuances, cybersecurity experts criticized the over-simplified narratives emerging from the news, pointing out that each agency has its own mandate and scope of responsibility in addressing cyber threats.

Despite the conflicting reports, CISA maintained its commitment to protecting U.S. infrastructure and continued to monitor all significant cyber threats.

The controversy sparked significant backlash from U.S. lawmakers. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voiced strong criticism, accusing the Trump administration of giving Russia a “free pass” as it continues to launch cyberattacks against U.S. infrastructure. Schumer and other members of Congress called for a more aggressive stance against Russian cyber operations, arguing that cybersecurity efforts should be robust and proactive to safeguard national and economic security. This debate reflects ongoing concerns over the evolving landscape of cyber defense and the complexities of international cyber warfare.

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  • CISA Refutes Claims of Shifting Focus on Russian Cyber Threats to the United States
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