In this RANE Quick Take, Cyber Analyst Ali Plucinski examines how rising diplomatic strain between Washington and Caracas could translate into cyber activity, drawing on historical precedents from the Trump administration and recent, unverified claims of cyber disruption targeting Venezuela's oil exports.

The discussion explores:

• How cyber operations have previously factored into U.S. policy toward Venezuela
• The potential role of third-party actors, including Russia and China, in the cyber threat landscape
• The growing influence of hacktivist groups and non-state cyber actors amid geopolitical crises

As the situation remains fluid, cyber operations could play an increasingly important role in shaping outcomes.

Watch the video here.