Italy Foils Russian Cyber Attacks Ahead of Olympics

Italy Foils Russian Cyber Attacks Ahead of Olympics

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Italy has thwarted cyber attacks linked to Russia targeting embassies and Olympic sites just hours before the opening ceremony. The attacks primarily focused on foreign ministry offices, with security operations being intensified in response to the threats. Cybersecurity firm Wiz identified a security vulnerability exploited during these attacks.

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