Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/trump-russia-hacking-cyber-security

Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’

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TWeaK@lemm.ee · 42 pts · 1y (3 replies)

In other words, US agencies are doing less to protect US citizens and businesses from Russian cyberattacks.

masterofn001@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)

When they removed the cyber security staff at cisa (dhs) it was all over.

Raiderkev@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y

Exactly. The mid terms are absolutely going to happen, and it will magically be a red wave, and Jimbo, the one guy left working at CISA at that point will absolutely certify it.

foggy@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 1y
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kikutwo@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 1y

Yes, everything is to help our Russian overlords now. Just like Bondi's first actions, Hegseth's and Gabbard's.

turnip@sh.itjust.works · 0 pts · 1y

Were they successful at all?

I'd be curious, I don't see how you can stop them remotely, is there some means they are able to be effective?