A Cyberattack Was Part of the US Assault on Venezuela

A Cyberattack Was Part of the US Assault on Venezuela

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President Donald Trump suggested Saturday that the U.S. used cyberattacks or other technical capabilities to cut power off in Caracas during strikes on the Venezuelan capital that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

If true, it would mark one of the most public uses of U.S. cyber power against another nation in recent memory. These operations are typically highly classified, and the U.S. is considered one of the most advanced nations in cyberspace operations globally.

Tags: cyberattack , infrastructure , kidnapping , national security policy

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 11:08 AM • 13 Comments

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