The head of the U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency (NSA) confirmed the United States conducted cyber operations after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We’ve conducted a series of operations across the full spectrum; offensive, defensive, [and] information operations,” NSA Director Paul Nakasone said in a recent interview. That includes “offensive hacking operations” he said, without elaborating on the details.
Nakasone, who is also a four-star general, said the operations were lawful and conducted with civilian oversight. But his interview with Sky News is the first official confirmation that the United States is engaged in a digital conflict against Russia in its bid to support Ukraine….