Pro-Russian hacker group NoName targets Italian Foreign Ministry website
Checks are under way on the websites of Italian embassies and consulates abroad following a suspected similar cyberattack by pro-Russian hackers
Thursday brought an ongoing cyberattack to Italy's Foreign Ministry website, known as the Farnesina. Italian news agencies reported the incident was likely orchestrated by the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16). The attack appears to have been a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) assault, wherein a website is inundated with counterfeit requests to overload its systems. However, security systems swiftly neutralized the threat, preventing any disruption, according to a Farnesina statement.
The ministry pledged to remain vigilant, collaborating with the National Strategic Hub and pertinent authorities. Cybersecurity is a key component of the Farnesina's recent reforms, with the institution bolstering its defenses to counter threats. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani affirmed that Italy is committed to working with Romania and other EU member states to designate cyberattack perpetrators during upcoming European meetings.
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