Italy's foreign minister says hackers leaked his personal data; Meloni blames pro-Russian group
Antonio Tajani said the hackers tried to sell more details about him and his family, and he linked the attack to Italy's support for Ukraine.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has blamed pro-Russian hackers for publishing personal data about Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on the dark web. Meloni said on Saturday that she stands by Tajani.
Tajani said the hackers were willing to pay for more details about him and his loved ones, and that the leak exposed him to threats and intimidation. He said Italy's support for Ukraine in its war with Russia was the political reason he was targeted. He did not name who he believed was responsible.
Meloni condemned the sale of confidential information about government officials and warned against the spread of false images shared by opposition members. Tajani had set up a cyber directorate on Jan. 1 to guard against such threats, and he said the hackers were reacting to Italy's countermeasures.
Key points
- Personal data about Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was published on the dark web.
- Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers; Tajani cited Italy's support for Ukraine as the reason.
- Tajani said he will not be intimidated and will work with allies on cyber defense.
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