US EditionItaly averted Russian-linked cyberattacks targeting Winter Olympics websites, foreign minister says
Italian authorities stopped cyberattacks linked to Russia targeting diplomatic sites and Olympic venues, deploying 6,000 security officers for protection during the Games.
- On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Italy foiled cyberattacks targeting foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington, and Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
- Tajani said the attempts were reported to be of Russian origin, without providing technical details, according to his remarks.
- Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said 6,000 security officers, including bomb disposal experts, snipers, and anti-terrorism units, are deployed across Games sites from Milan to the Dolomites.
- On the day the Olympics started, officials said cyber intrusions of Russian origin were announced as the Games began in Cortina, coinciding with the event's start.
- Earlier this week, organizers rushed to finish the Olympic cauldron while heavy rain in Milan and snow in mountain venues complicated preparations from Milan to Cortina.
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The organizers of the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina are facing numerous problems, the day before the opening ceremony of the Games.
'Russian cyberattacks' targeting Winter Olympic Games foiled by Italian authorities
Italian authorities have successfully thwarted a wave of cyberattacks originating from Russia targeting digital infrastructure connected to the 2026 Winter Olympics, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Thursday that Russia has targeted the Winter Olympics in Cortina, Milan, with cyberattacks.
Italy Says It Thwarted Russian Cyberattacks Targeting Winter Olympics
Italy said Wednesday it had thwarted a wave of Russian cyberattacks targeting websites linked to the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, as security measures intensified just hours before the opening ceremony.
Italy's cyber-security forces prevented several of the country's MFA's websites and facilities related to the Olympics from being hacked, and the Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tayani, announced that he had linked the perpetrators to Russia.
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