Italy's foreign minister targeted in cyberattack due to Ukraine stance, minister says
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reported a cyberattack targeting him due to Italy's support for Ukraine. He stated that his personal data was spread on the dark web and emphasized his refusal to be intimidated. Tajani linked the attack to Italy's cybersecurity improvements and noted that it reflects the dangers faced by those defending democracy. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Tajani, attributing the attack to pro-Russian hackers. This incident follows other cyberattacks, including a hack of Ukraine's air raid alert system and a disruption of The Kyiv Independent's website.
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