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Cyberattacks targeting Italian and European officials

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Italian Foreign Minister ~~and Vice Premier~~ Antonio Tajani reported that his personal data and information regarding his family were leaked on the dark web. Tajani attributed the breach to pro-Russian hackers, suggesting the attack was motivated by Italy's support for Ukraine. He noted that the leak has exposed him and his relatives to threats and intimidation, and he intends to raise the issue of these suspected pro-Russian attacks during the upcoming G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris. He has specifically requested that the meeting address hybrid warfare and cyberattacks on European critical infrastructure. Subsequent reports identified the pro-Russian group NoName057(16) as the alleged perpetrator. The group reportedly published a list of 18 individuals on the dark web under a heading titled “Tribunal for those who deserve a public verdict,” labeling them “enemies of the Russian Federation.” The targets include Italian officials such as Rome Chief Prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi, Mayor Paolo Tassan-Zanin, and Head of Postal Police Ivano Gabrielli, as well as high-ranking European figures including Eurojust President Michael Schmid, German criminal police chief Holger Münch, and German magistrate Benjamin Krause. The group has reportedly offered financial rewards to users who provide new private information, such as phone numbers and email addresses, regarding the listed individuals. While Tajani noted the hackers' pro-Russian orientation, he stated he has no direct proof of Russian government involvement. However, NoName057(16) has reportedly been linked to the Russian military intelligence agency, GRU. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Tajani, describing the sale of confidential information as a matter of grave concern. In response, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi called for a National Security Council meeting in Rome, while the Italian Foreign Ministry established a ten-person team to investigate attacks on organizations potentially linked to state institutions.

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