Cyberattack disrupts PDVSA operations amid geopolitical tensions
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A cyberattack disrupted operations at Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) over the weekend, affecting administrative systems and causing export delays. PDVSA denied significant operational impact 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.
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16.12.2025 17:19 1 articles · 2h 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.
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- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
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PDVSA reported a cyberattack on Saturday that disrupted administrative systems.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:191 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
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Internal memos instructed staff to disconnect from the network and shut down computers.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:191 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
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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 17:191 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
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PDVSA blamed the U.S. and domestic conspirators for orchestrating the attack.
First reported: 16.12.2025 17:191 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19
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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 17:191 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cyberattack disrupts Venezuelan oil giant PDVSA's operations — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.12.2025 17:19