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Pro-Russian Hackers Dox Senior Italian Officials on Dark Web

Pro-Russian Hackers Dox Senior Italian Officials on Dark Web

First seen 10 Nov 2026, 11:11 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 10, 2026 at 11:13 UTC
  • •Personal data of senior Italian officials published on the dark web.
  • •Pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) is believed to be responsible.
  • •Cryptocurrency rewards offered for additional personal information, escalating the threat.

Italian prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the publication of personal data of senior officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, on the dark web. The data breach is attributed to the pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16), which has reportedly been active for at least two weeks. The hackers are offering cryptocurrency rewards for additional personal information about the officials and their families, turning doxxing into a crowdsourced operation. The investigation is being conducted by specialists from the National Center for Cybercrime and the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (CNAIPIC). Potential charges under consideration include unauthorized access to computer systems and making illegal threats. The breach has raised significant concerns regarding the safety and privacy of public officials in Italy.

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Timeline

2026-10-26
Data breach discovered
Personal data of senior officials appeared on the dark web, attributed to Noname057(16).
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2026-11-09
Investigation launched
The Rome Public Prosecutor's Office opened an investigation into the data publication involving senior officials.
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Common questions

Who is affected by the breach?
The breach affects senior Italian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani and the head of Italy's Postal Police.
What is the nature of the attack?
The attack involves the unauthorized publication of personal data on the dark web, with threats of doxxing.
What actions are being taken in response?
Italian authorities are investigating the breach and considering potential charges against the perpetrators.