Cyberattack disrupts PDVSA operations amid geopolitical tensions
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A cyberattack disrupted operations at PDVSA over the weekend, affecting administrative systems and causing export delays. PDVSA downplayed the impact, claiming operational continuity was maintained, but internal memos and sources indicate broader disruptions. The attack coincides with escalating tensions between Venezuela and the U.S., with PDVSA blaming the U.S. and domestic conspirators for orchestrating the attack. Reuters and Bloomberg reported significant disruptions, including suspended loading instructions and system shutdowns.
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16.12.2025 17:19 2 articles · 1d ago
Cyberattack disrupts PDVSA operations
A cyberattack on Saturday disrupted administrative systems at PDVSA, with internal memos instructing staff to disconnect from the network. Sources confirm that systems managing the country's main crude terminal were still offline on Monday. PDVSA blamed the U.S. and domestic conspirators for orchestrating the attack amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Reuters and Bloomberg reported significant disruptions, including suspended loading instructions and system shutdowns.
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- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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PDVSA reported a cyberattack on Saturday that disrupted administrative systems.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:192 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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Internal memos instructed staff to disconnect from the network and shut down computers.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:192 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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Sources confirm that systems managing the country's main crude terminal were still offline on Monday.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:192 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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PDVSA blamed the U.S. and domestic conspirators for orchestrating the attack.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:192 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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The attack comes amid escalating tensions between Venezuela and the U.S., including recent U.S. seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:192 sources, 2 articlesShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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PDVSA described the attack as a 'despicable action orchestrated by foreign interests in complicity with stateless actors.'
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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PDVSA claimed that the attack was restricted to administrative systems and did not cause operational disruptions.
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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Reuters reported considerable disruption at PDVSA, with sources indicating the attack stemmed from attempts to remediate a ransomware attack.
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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A company source told Reuters that the attack took 'all systems' down and impacted cargo delivery.
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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A shipper involved in Venezuelan oil deals confirmed that all loading instructions for the export market remained suspended.
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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Bloomberg's sources reported that PDVSA asked employees to disconnect their systems from the network and shut them down following the attack.
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33
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The attack comes days after US forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude off the country's coast.
First reported: 16.12.2025 22:331 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Venezuelan Oil Company Downplays Alleged US Cyberattack — www.darkreading.com — 16.12.2025 22:33