Massive Data Breach in Italy: 150GB of Sensitive Government Files Exposed

• •150 GB of sensitive data from Italian government systems exposed by 'IamNotAVillain'.
• •Over 130,000 public officials' personal information compromised.
• •Italy ranks third globally for stolen accounts, with 2.5 billion records circulating on the dark web.

In September 2026, the threat actor 'IamNotAVillain' began releasing 'The Italy Files,' which includes 150 GB of sensitive data from Italian government systems. This breach reportedly contains personal information of over 130,000 public officials, including compromised mailboxes, passports, health cards, and diplomatic documents. The attack appears to be linked to previous incidents involving the financial service Revolut, where users were targeted with phishing attacks. Additionally, in the first half of 2026, 2.5 billion records were reported circulating on the dark web, with Italy ranking third globally for stolen accounts. The data exposure raises significant concerns about the security of government-related systems in Italy. The current status of the breach is ongoing, with the full impact yet to be assessed.