Cyberattacks target Italian foreign minister and company behind Brenner Base Tunnel project
The company behind the under-construction Brenner Base Tunnel project - a 55 km rail link between Innsbruck in Austria and Fortezza in Italy - confirmed it had also been hit by a cyberattack in recent weeks.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani alleged on Saturday that hackers were targeting him due to Italy's support for Ukraine. Tajani's personal data was reportedly circulating on the dark web as cybercriminals sought additional information, putting both him and his family at risk. In a statement, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her concern over the sale of confidential information concerning public officials, emphasizing the need for decisive action.
Meanwhile, the company in charge of the under-construction Brenner Base Tunnel project also fell victim to a cyberattack. BBT SE disclosed that the incident occurred on October 17, with sensitive data being stolen through unauthorized access to their internet-connected network. The attack was identified as originating from a pro-Russian hacker group called Everest.
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