Italy's foreign minister Tajani says hackers leaked his personal data on dark web
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said cyber criminals have been spreading his personal data on the dark web because of Italy's support for Ukraine.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday that he is being targeted by cyber criminals who have been spreading his personal data on the dark web because of Italy's support for Kyiv, Digi24 reported, citing 7sur7.be.
"For several days, cyber criminals have been spreading my personal data on the dark web and trying to obtain other information, exposing me to new threats and intimidation," Tajani wrote on X. "They are also involving my family and are ready to pay for more details about me and my loved ones. My reaction is very simple: I will not be intimidated in any way."
Tajani said Italy's position on Ukraine was the political reason he had become a target. He added that since 1 January the foreign ministry has had a dedicated cyber directorate to protect it from intrusions by actors often linked to hostile states, and that it works closely with allies.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Tajani over what she called attacks by "pro-Russian hackers". She said putting confidential information about institutional officials up for sale raised deep concern and must be fought with the greatest determination.