Italy's Foreign Minister Says Cybercriminals Spread His Personal Data on the Dark Web
He said the attackers are seeking more personal details and linking the campaign to Italy’s support for Ukraine, officials said.
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced Saturday that his personal data was disseminated on the dark web, exposing him and his family to "threats and intimidation" as criminals seek additional information.
- Tajani stated "our position on Ukraine is the political reason why I am being targeted," linking the cyberattacks to Italy's support for the sovereign nation and defense of democracy.
- The announcement followed hoax bomb threats across Europe causing flight diversions and security threats against broadcasters; criminals are reportedly paying for additional details on Tajani and his loved ones.
- Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni blamed Russian hackers for the leak, expressing solidarity with Tajani and calling attempts to sell confidential information "a matter of grave concern that must be addressed with the utmost determination."
- Tajani declared he "will not allow myself to be intimidated in any way," vowing to defend Italy while the government continues providing humanitarian and military support to Kyiv against Russia's invasion.
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ITALIAN Minister Antonio Tajani is a target of pro-Russian hackers because of his support for Ukraine, but he points out that he will not be intimidated by data leaks and threats.
Italy's Foreign Minister for International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, stated on Saturday (7) that he was the target of hackers who leaked their personal data. In a post on social network X, the Chancellor stated that he was exposed on the dark web and that cybercriminals also involved his family: "For several days now, cybercriminals have been divulging my personal data on the dar…
The Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tayani, reported that his personal data had been placed in the Darknet and that he himself had been threatened.
Tajani links targeting to Italy's support for Ukraine, vows not to be intimidated
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welingelichtekringen.nlROME (ANP) - Private data of Italian Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and of the politician's family members have been shared on the dark web. The politician himself announced this in a message on X. "For days now, cybercriminals have been spreading my personal data on the dark web and trying..."
‘I will not be intimidated’: Italy foreign minister targeted by hackers over Ukraine stance
ROME, Nov 7 — Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today he was being targeted by “cybercriminals” who were sharing his personal data online because of Italy’s...
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