Data Breach Exposes 5,000 Italian Counterterrorism Officers' Information

Data Breach Exposes 5,000 Italian Counterterrorism Officers' Information

First seen 19 Feb 2026, 05:19 UTC Decode39Cybersecurity-ReviewGazetaexpress 24.3

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A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of 5,000 Italian counterterrorism officers. The breach is linked to a Russian telecom company that specializes in web surveillance and censorship technologies. The incident raises concerns about the safety of officers involved in counterterrorism efforts and monitoring activities related to Chinese dissidents.

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2026-02-18
Decode39 reports on data breach affecting Italian counterterrorism officers
2026-02-19
Cybersecurity-Review publishes details on the hack and affected officers