ThreatCluster

Cloudflare Disputes BGP Cyberattack Theory Linked to US Venezuela Incursion

First seen 8 Jan 2026, 11:50 UTC Theregister 22

Article Content

Browse articles
ThreatCluster

Cloudflare has dismissed a theory suggesting that a cyberattack on Venezuela's telecom infrastructure coincided with a US military incursion. The theory, proposed by red team engineer Graham Helton, referenced comments from President Trump about using expertise to disrupt power in Caracas and statements from General Dan Caine regarding US Cyber Command's involvement.