What is happening to the Internet in Venezuela? Did the U.S. use cyber capabilities?

Key Points:

• The U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, reportedly involved cyber capabilities to disrupt power and internet connectivity in Caracas.
• Internet outages were confirmed by NetBlocks, indicating significant impacts on communication and access to information for Venezuelans during the operation.
• Analysts recommend increased monitoring of internet traffic and user behavior, particularly regarding the use of anonymity tools like Tor, as citizens seek ways to bypass censorship and protect their communications.

Technical Details: The U.S. may have employed cyberattacks to cut power in Caracas, leading to internet outages during the military operation. This aligns with previous incidents where Venezuelan infrastructure was targeted by alleged cyberattacks.

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques:

• None mentioned

IOCs Mentioned:

• None mentioned