Data from Italian MNE exposed by hackers

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reported that his personal data has been leaked on the dark web, linking this to his support for Ukraine against Russia. He expressed concerns about threats to himself and his family, stating that cybercriminals are seeking more information about them. Tajani emphasized that these attacks are politically motivated due to his stance on Ukrainian sovereignty and democracy. He vowed not to be intimidated and to strengthen collaboration with allies to enhance security. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the actions of pro-Russian hackers and expressed solidarity with Tajani, highlighting the seriousness of selling confidential information about officials.

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