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US cyber attacks on Venezuela expose critical infrastructure vulnerabilities
Alleged US cyber operations against Venezuelan critical infrastructure, including the power grid, have raised concerns about national vulnerabilities.
Recent reports indicate that US cyber operations played a role in attacking Venezuela's critical infrastructure, including the electrical grid serving Caracas, as part of a broader military and cyber campaign. Cybersecurity experts note that these operations exposed serious vulnerabilities in Venezuela's national infrastructure to state‑linked hacking campaigns. The attacks involved coordinated efforts between cyber and space commands to disable certain power substations, facilitating military actions under cover of darkness. The incident highlights the growing use of cyber means to support kinetic operations and raises alarms about the resilience of critical national infrastructure.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 05:44 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 05:44 UTC
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