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Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has reported that his personal data was leaked on the dark web by pro-Russian hackers, citing Italy's support for Ukraine as the reason for the attack. Tajani stated that the hackers have been spreading his data for days and are seeking more information about him and his family. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her full solidarity with Tajani and condemned the sale of confidential information about institutional representatives. Tajani plans to bring the issue of escalating cyber threats to the G7 meeting in Paris. The incident coincides with a series of cyberattacks targeting European commercial infrastructure, including supermarket refrigeration systems.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed solidarity with Tajani, emphasizing the need for a coordinated response to cyber threats. Sybiha offered to share Ukraine's expertise in countering state-aligned cyber campaigns with Italian and European cybersecurity specialists. He supported Tajani's proposal to place cyber threats on the agenda of the upcoming G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris.
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