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Pro-Russian hackers declared a “hunt” for the Italian foreign minister and his family for supporting Ukraine
The pro-Russian hacking group NoName057(16) published personal data of Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani and his relatives on the dark web. Cybercriminals set a monetary reward for additional information about the official, including confidential details about his family. Sky TG24 reports this.
The hackers’ target list includes 18 people the group considers enemies of Russia. Among them are Rome prosecutor Francesco Lo Voi, head of Italy’s postal police Ivano Gabrielli, representatives of German law enforcement agencies, and European institutions.
“You won’t intimidate me. The reason I became a target is our position on Ukraine. For these criminal structures, defending the freedom and independence of a sovereign state is a threat,” Tajani said.
According to Italian media, the hackers are distributing personal dossiers containing private phone numbers, email addresses, and information about places of residence. The information remains available on the dark web despite the investigation that has begun.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the actions of the pro-Russian hackers and demanded decisive countermeasures against the threats.
“The Russians will not fight a traditional war against us. The threat is comprehensive,” Tajani warned, calling the events part of a hybrid war against Europe.
The head of Italy’s foreign ministry also said systematic attempts to interfere in European elections through disinformation and cyberattacks were being prepared.
Italy requested that the issue of Russian hybrid threats be included on the agenda of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, which will take place 9–10 November in Paris.
The Rome prosecutor’s office is investigating the threats.
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