Tajani Says Hackers Posted His Data on the Dark Web
Tajani said cybercriminals had spent days circulating his private details online while trying to obtain additional information about him. He warned that the activity had exposed him and his family to threats and intimidation, and said criminals were willing to pay for more details about his relatives and him.
The foreign minister, who is also a deputy premier, did not say what information had been published. His comments followed a series of hoax bomb threats in Europe that led to flight diversions, threats against broadcasters, damage to grocery store cooling equipment and drone incursions.
Meloni expressed support for Tajani and attributed the leak to pro-Russian hackers. She said efforts to market sensitive details about public officials were a grave concern that required a determined response.
Tajani did not identify those responsible, but indicated the cyberthreat was continuing. He said he would not be intimidated and would keep working to protect Italy and strengthen cooperation. He also reiterated the government’s support for Ukraine.
Pro-Russian Hackers’ Data Leak Threatens Italian Foreign Minister
A cyberattack targeting Italy’s foreign minister has escalated into a threat to his family, with criminals spreading his personal information and seeking more. Tajani said the activity had been ongoing for days and that those behind it were willing to pay for additional details about him and his loved ones.
Premier Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers and called the effort to sell confidential information about officials a grave concern. The attribution underscores the stakes of protecting public institutions as Italy continues to support Ukraine.
Tajani did not specify what data was exposed or identify the attackers himself, but said the threat remained active. His warning came amid hoax bomb threats, broadcaster security threats, damage to grocery store cooling equipment and drone incursions across Europe.
Tajani said he would not be intimidated and pledged to strengthen cooperation to protect Italy. The government’s response now faces the practical test of safeguarding officials and their families from further exposure.
Meloni Blames Pro-Russian Hackers in Tajani Data Leak
Italy’s government is facing a continuing cyber threat after criminals published Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s personal data and sought more information about him and his family. Tajani said the exposure had brought threats and intimidation, but pledged not to be deterred from defending his ministry and Italy.
Premier Giorgia Meloni linked the leak to pro-Russian hackers, calling the attempted sale of confidential information about government officials a grave concern. Protecting officials from attacks is a matter of national security, especially as Italy stands with Ukraine.
Tajani did not disclose what information appeared online, and he did not name those responsible. He described the cyberthreat as ongoing, against a backdrop of hoax bomb threats, threats against broadcasters, damage to grocery store cooling equipment and drone incursions across Europe.
The foreign minister said Italy would further strengthen cooperation to protect itself. His resolve is clear; the priority is ensuring that criminals cannot use stolen personal information to intimidate government leaders and their families.
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