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Posted on February 4, 2026
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Add as preferred source on GoogleItaly thwarted Russian-linked cyberattacks on its foreign ministry and Olympic sites, including hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy has thwarted a series of cyberattacks targeting its foreign ministry facilities, including an embassy in Washington, as well as websites linked to the Winter Olympics and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday.
"These are actions of Russian origin," Tajani said in remarks confirmed by a spokesperson.
"We prevented a series of cyberattacks against foreign ministry sites, starting with Washington and also involving some Winter Olympics sites, including hotels in Cortina," he said.
(Reporting by Giselda Vagnoni and Cristina Carlevaro, editing by Ed Osmond)
Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. It involves implementing measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain the integrity of data.
Cyberattacks are malicious attempts to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices. They can result in data breaches, financial loss, and damage to reputation.
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