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Italy's foreign minister targeted by cyber-criminals
Antonio Tajani says hackers published his personal data on the dark web in retaliation for Italy's support for Ukraine.
In brief
Antonio Tajani says hackers published his personal data on the dark web in retaliation for Italy's support for Ukraine. Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says cyber-criminals published his personal data on the dark web because of Italy's support for Ukraine. Originally reported by BBC News.
Tajani's data published online
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says cyber-criminals have published his personal data on the dark web and are seeking further information, exposing him to new threats and intimidation.
“cyber-criminals have been publishing my personal data on the dark web and seeking further information, effectively exposing me to new threats and intimidation”
Ukraine support cited as reason
Tajani says Italy's position on Ukraine is the political reason he was targeted. He says defending a sovereign state's freedom and democracy is dangerous to criminal entities.
“Our position on Ukraine is the political reason I have been targeted”
Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers and offered Tajani her full solidarity. She said the sale of confidential information about institutional representatives must be tackled with utmost determination.
“The sale of confidential information about institutional representatives is a cause of serious concern and must be tackled with the utmost determination”
The bottom line
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says cyber-criminals published his personal data on the dark web because of Italy's support for Ukraine.
