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Shadow Networks: Cyber Operations in the Pursuit of Nicolás Maduro

09 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

As rumors swirl about cyber operations aiding the attempted capture of Nicolás Maduro, we investigate how digital warfare is reshaping high-profile manhunts and political showdowns.

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Strikes Federal University of Sergipe: Inside the Cyberattack

09 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

A ransomware attack has crippled the Federal University of Sergipe, exposing vulnerabilities in Brazil’s higher education cybersecurity. Discover the inside story of the digital siege and its far-reaching consequences.

Blackout Playbook: U.S. Cyber Power in Caracas Revealed

09 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

President Trump’s public hints suggest U.S. cyber forces orchestrated Caracas's blackout during the Maduro operation, exposing a new era of openly acknowledged digital warfare.

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Attack Hits Federal University of Sergipe: Vect Group Claims Responsibility

09 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

The Vect ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the Federal University of Sergipe, signaling a worrying trend for higher education cybersecurity in Brazil.

WhatsApp Worm Outbreak: Astaroth Banking Trojan’s Automated Attack Hits Brazil

09 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

Cybercriminals are using WhatsApp’s trusted platform to spread the Astaroth banking trojan across Brazil. The attack uses automated messages, stolen contact lists, and time-specific greetings to propagate itself, putting millions at risk.

Shadow Games in Caracas: Did Cyber Sabotage Tip the Scales in Venezuela?

07 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

As U.S. forces closed in on Venezuela’s capital, a blackout plunged Caracas into darkness. Was this the work of cyber warriors or the result of conventional force? Netcrook investigates the evidence, expert insights, and what it means for the future of digital warfare.

Did US Cyber Attacks Enable Maduro’s Capture? Inside the Digital Shadow War

07 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

Did US cyber attacks plunge Caracas into darkness to help capture Nicolás Maduro? We investigate the digital tactics, evidence, and implications of this shadowy operation.

🏴‍☠️ Lynx Ransomware Hits Paraguay’s Tecno Electric: Energy Sector Under Siege

06 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

Lynx ransomware has struck Tecno Electric S.A., a major energy solutions provider in Paraguay. This attack highlights growing threats to critical infrastructure and underscores the urgent need for bolstered cyber defenses across the region.

🏴‍☠️ Colombian Grain Supplier Crippled by Ransomware Attack

06 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

A major ransomware attack has paralyzed www.grainsandcereals.com.co, a leading Colombian grain supplier, disrupting food distribution and exposing the agricultural sector's cyber weaknesses.

Nightfall in Caracas: America’s Multi-Domain Blitz and the Fall of Maduro

05 Jan 2026 news 🌍 South America

On January 3, 2026, a shadow war unfolded over Caracas. U.S. forces captured President Maduro in a dazzling display of cyber, electronic, and special operations power, showing that in the new age of warfare, digital dominance and insider betrayal can shatter even the most fortified regimes.