Italy’s foreign minister says personal data was posted on dark web

Crime · First reported 7 Nov, 11:24 · Updated 12:01

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Antonio Tajani said cybercriminals had published his personal data on the dark web and were seeking further information. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers, while Tajani linked the targeting to Italy’s support for Ukraine. The evidence provided does not specify what information was exposed.

Tajani said his personal data had been published on the dark web for several days, and that people were seeking more information about him and his family. He did not say what information had been shared.
Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers and said efforts to sell confidential information about government officials were a serious concern.
Tajani said Italy’s support for Ukraine was the political reason he had been targeted. He also suggested the threats could be connected to efforts to strengthen the Foreign Ministry’s digital defences.
The ministry was coordinating its response with allied countries, according to Tajani. He described the cyberthreat as ongoing.

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Key facts

Official: Antonio Tajani, Italy’s foreign minister and vice prime minister.
Disclosure described: Tajani said personal data had been published on the dark web; he did not specify the data.
Attribution: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers.
Response: Tajani said the ministry was coordinating with allied countries.