Science & Tech · Cybersecurity · 1 hr ago
Italy's foreign minister says his personal data was posted on the dark web
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said cybercriminals posted his personal data on the dark web, an encrypted part of the internet.
He did not say what information was shared, but said criminals were also seeking more details about him and his family.
Tajani said the leak exposed them to threats and intimidation, and suggested the cyberthreat was continuing.
Premier Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers, while Tajani did not name those responsible.
The disclosure comes amid a series of hoax bomb threats, attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems and drone incursions in Europe.
Tajani said he would keep working to protect Italy, and said he would strengthen cooperation to improve security.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his personal data had been posted on the dark web.
He said cybercriminals had been publishing the data for days and seeking more information about him and his family.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers and called the sale of officials’ confidential information a matter of grave concern.
Tajani did not specify what information had been shared or identify who was responsible.
He said Italy’s position on Ukraine was a reason he had been targeted and that the cyberthreat was ongoing.
- Who
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said his personal data was posted. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers.
- What
- Cybercriminals published Tajani’s personal data on the dark web and sought further information about him and his family.
- When
- Tajani announced it on Saturday, November 7, 2026; he said the publishing had been happening for days.
- Where
- On the dark web.
- Why
- Tajani said Italy’s position supporting Ukraine was a political reason he had been targeted.
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Tajani said cybercriminals had been publishing his personal data on the dark web and seeking further information.
Tajani publicly announced the leak, and Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers.
- Foreign minister
- Antonio Tajani
- Prime minister
- Giorgia Meloni
- Announcement
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Platform
- Dark web
- Stated motive
- Tajani said Italy’s position on Ukraine was a political reason he had been targeted
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What people are saying
For days, cybercriminals have been spreading my personal data on the dark web and seeking other information, in fact exposing me and my family to new threats and intimidation
My response is very simple: I will not be intimidated in any way.
a matter of grave concern that must be addressed with the utmost determination