# Cyberattacks targeting Italian government institutions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyberattacks-targeting-italian-government-institutions
> Updated: 2026-10-27T11:52:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In early October 2026, Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported a cyberattack on its official website. The ministry stated that protection systems successfully mitigated the attempt, preventing service disruptions. In response, Italy began collaborating with Romania and other EU member states to propose mechanisms for formally designating actors responsible for cyberattacks against European institutions.

Later in the month, the Italian Chamber of Deputies confirmed a separate cyberattack that compromised the email accounts of several members of parliament, including the parliamentary address of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. While officials noted that Meloni uses a separate, highly secure system for government communications, the breach also affected other officials such as Andrea Delmastro and Paolo Formentini. 

Governing majority members expressed suspicion that these incidents may be part of a broader campaign of ‘hybrid warfare.’ The Italian Chamber is currently working with the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) to implement protective measures.

## Claims

- Hackers compromised the email accounts of three members of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The compromised account belonging to Giorgia Meloni was her parliamentary email, not her official government address. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Andrea Delmastro and Paolo Formentini were among the officials whose email accounts were targeted. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Italian Chamber is collaborating with the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) to address the attack. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Governing majority members suspect the attack is part of hybrid warfare. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Chamber may temporarily disable certain IT system functions as a protective measure. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Italian Parliament targeted in cyberattack affecting multiple officials

Hackers compromised the email accounts of several Italian MPs, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s parliamentary address, amid suspicions of hybrid warfare.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-parliament-targeted-in-cyberattack

### 2026-10-08: Italy’s Foreign Ministry mitigates cyberattack on official website

Italy’s Foreign Ministry successfully mitigated a cyberattack on its website. Officials are now checking overseas embassy sites and working with Romania and the EU to identify responsible actors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-foreign-ministry-mitigates-cyberattack-on-official-website

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