Bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy and Northern Ireland in latest threats

At least 300 schools in Italy were evacuated on Wednesday due to bomb alert messages, according to the government. This was the latest in a series of threats and cyberattacks targeting various institutions across Europe, including supermarkets, blood banks, air traffic control, and television broadcasters. Italian Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara stated on La7 TV that the alerts were likely hoaxes, and the number of affected schools was expected to increase.

Northern Ireland also faced a similar threat, with numerous schools receiving a threatening email. However, the Northern Ireland Education Authority advised the schools to remain open, stating that the police did not consider the threat credible. Following the nationwide alert, one school in Rome informed parents through a messaging app that all students had been relocated to a secure area and were being supervised by teaching staff.

The email sent to Italian schools was signed "Mikhail Andropov," claiming to be the leader of the Vilayat of Misoginistan. This individual was also reported to have claimed responsibility for email bomb threats in the past.