Italian Foreign Minister says pro-Russian hackers targeted him over Ukraine support
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reported that pro-Russian hackers published his personal data on the dark web in retaliation for Italy's support of Ukraine. This incident follows a series of cyberattacks targeting European supermarket refrigeration systems.
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Highlights the increasing use of cyber warfare and data leaks as tools of geopolitical intimidation against Western officials.
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday (November 7, 2026) that his personal data had been published on the dark web by what he said were pro-Russian hackers, adding that the move was linked to the Italian government's support for Ukraine. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has been one of the strongest backers of Ukraine among Western leaders, expressed her support for Mr. Tajani and said the sale of confidential information relating to public officials was "a matter of serious concern". Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden reported refrigeration problems Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe storyline 1 Moscow has not commented on the incident.
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