Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities

Re:Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. C... by bflesch on Friday January 16, 2026 @11:13AM (#46648052)

Even with white labeled products so they stay legally compliant, is it really justifiable to increase the risk? They're having people flying in and out for "sales meetings", shared office spaces, devices, maybe even staff overlap.

I understand it's a good way to make money but it comes with some tail risk.

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Re:Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. C... by alephnerd on Friday January 16, 2026 @11:17AM (#46648105)

Basically, a Chinese MSSP or SI is selected and given the American/Israeli company's logo and makes a revenue share agreement, and an airgapped environment using a distinct fork is deployed.

That said, most companies decide not to operate in the Chinese market - the TAM is too small for the headaches that it entails (losing Gov and NATO+ defense procurement opportunities).

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Re:Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. C... by bflesch on Friday January 16, 2026 @12:11PM (#46648862)

Makes sense, thanks for elaborating. Just the logistics of it sound like a lot of overhead.

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Re:Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. C... by alephnerd on Friday January 16, 2026 @06:01PM (#46653379)

Usually it's included as a sweetener for a contract (generally LVM...(cough cough)...EMEA).

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