Italy's Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for cyberattack on minister
Antonio Tajani has said hackers published personal data stolen from him as Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russia criminals for the incident. The news follows a string of bomb threats that have grounded flights across the EU.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani revealed on Saturday that his personal information had been stolen and posted online. Tajani attributed the cyberattack to pro-Russian hackers, stating that they were willing to pay for additional details about him and his family. He emphasized that the criminals had been spreading his personal data on the dark web, putting him and his loved ones in danger.
Italy, along with other EU and NATO members, has been supporting Ukraine amid its ongoing defense against a five-year Russian invasion. Tajani vowed not to be intimidated and pledged to continue defending his ministry and Italy, while strengthening ties and cooperation to protect themselves collectively. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni firmly attributed the security breach to pro-Russian hackers, describing it as a grave concern that must be addressed with determination.
The accusations of Russian involvement come amid Europe's increasing struggle with hybrid attacks, which include drone incursions, sabotage in NATO territories, attacks on food supplies, threats against media outlets, and bomb threats forcing flight cancellations and reroutes.
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