US Officials Report Cyberattacks Caused Blackout and Air Defense Disruptions in Venezuela Amid Maduro Capture Operation

According to US officials cited by The New York Times, cyberattacks were used to trigger a power outage in Caracas and disrupt air defense radars as part of an operation aimed at capturing Nicolás Maduro. The article highlights the involvement of ICS/OT (Industrial Control Systems/Operational Technology) systems targeting critical infrastructure, particularly Venezuela’s power grid. No additional technical details or specific dates are provided. Reported impacts include a widespread blackout and the interruption of defense systems.