The New York Times has published new details about a purported cyberattack that unnamed US officials claim plunged parts of Venezuela into darkness in the lead-up to the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro.
Key among the new details is that the cyber operation was able to turn off electricity for most residents in the capital city of Caracas for only a few minutes, though in some neighborhoods close to the military base where Maduro was seized, the outage lasted for three days. The cyber-op also targeted Venezuelan military radar defenses. The paper said the US Cyber Command was involved.
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“Turning off the power in Caracas and interfering with radar allowed US military helicopters to move into the country undetected on their mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president who has now been brought to the United States to face drug charges,” the NYT reported.
This is an interesting topic that highlights the complexities of cyber operations and their impacts. It’s important to consider multiple perspectives when discussing such sensitive issues. Thanks for sharing these insights!
Absolutely, the intricacies of cyber operations can indeed have far-reaching consequences. It’s fascinating to consider how such actions not only affect immediate targets but also shape international relations and public perception. The ambiguity surrounding these operations often complicates accountability as well.