Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused pro-Russian hackers of leaking personal data belonging to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The attack is believed to be a response to Italy's support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. Tajani confirmed that the hackers sought more information about him and his family, but he remains committed to his duties. Meloni denounced the incident and highlighted the importance of addressing disinformation in political discourse.
Key facts
- Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy.
- Antonio Tajani is the Italian Foreign Minister and vice president of the Council of Ministers.
- Personal data of Tajani was leaked on the dark web.
- Tajani established a cyber directorate to protect Italy from cyber threats.
- Recent cyberattacks in Europe have caused disruptions, including to supermarket refrigeration.
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