Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says pro-Russian hackers are responsible for a cyberattack in which personal data of Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani was leaked online, including on the dark web. Tajani says the exposure has left him facing threats and intimidation, and that hackers are seeking additional information about him and his family.
Across reports, Meloni and Tajani link the incident to Italy’s support for Ukraine and to hostile activity tied to Vladimir Putin’s camp. Some outlets describe the leak as an ongoing cyberthreat, while others focus on the personal impact on Tajani, including the circulation of stolen details and concerns about further escalation.
While the core facts are consistent—Meloni assigning blame, Tajani confirming the leak and describing threats—the coverage varies in emphasis. A technology-focused outlet frames the event within a broader pattern of hybrid disruptions. Another outlet connects the timing to a reported run of bomb threats affecting flights, suggesting wider security pressures around the same period.
