President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Photo by Molly Riley/The White House via Getty Images)
Rumored disruptions tied to Venezuela’s oil sector underscore how cyber interference can be used as sustained economic pressure, not just a one-off attack.
Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)