Italy's Meloni Blames Pro-Russian Hackers for Leak of Foreign Minister's Data on the Dark Web

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Italy's Meloni Blames Pro-Russian Hackers for Leak of Foreign Minister's Data on the Dark Web

Usnews • November 7, 2026

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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says his personal data has been leaked on the dark web, exposing him to threats and intimidation

Italy's Meloni Blames Pro-Russian Hackers for Leak of Foreign Minister's Data on the Dark Web

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani speaks to reporters in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

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Pro-Russian Hackers Leak Italian Foreign Minister's Data on Dark Web On November 7, 2026, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that his personal data had been leaked on the dark web, allegedly by pro-Russian hackers. The hackers are reportedly seeking additional information about Tajani and his family, offering payment for such details. Tajani linked the attack to Italy's support for Ukraine, stating that his position made him a target for these criminal entities. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed solidarity with Tajani and condemned the actions of the hackers, labeling the sale of confidential information as a serious concern. The incident is part of a broader pattern of cyberattacks targeting European officials who support Ukraine, amid rising geopolitical tensions. Investigations are ongoing, and Tajani has called for discussions on cyber threats at the upcoming G7 foreign ministers' meeting. 51 sources 63

Extracted Entities

Attack Types (1)

Countries (1)

CWE Weaknesses (1)

CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information

MITRE ATT&CK (1)

T1567 - Exfiltration Over Web Service