I'm not an expert, but if BGP started routing traffic through U.S. services they could MITM traffic ( if it wasn't properly secured), but they could also just DoS which might have been enough for the purposes at that time.
I assume they mean Border Gateway Protocol. Its used to help define what network traffic goes where. This could mean traffic was being redirected to bad actor(s).
If I was Venezuelan, I would be thinking of ways to sabotage these oil wells. How hardbwould it be to permanently block an oil field, or at least make it take much longer to extract?
I'm guessing your aunt knows you don't have a lot of money, so I don't think youbneed to worry too much about price - the thought is more important. Chocolates are a safe option, maybe a book if they like reading.
I can't help but think they left it far too late - they need to get the film developed and send the cards... all before the end of the week to maybe get to their destination in time.
I'm not an expert, but if BGP started routing traffic through U.S. services they could MITM traffic ( if it wasn't properly secured), but they could also just DoS which might have been enough for the purposes at that time.