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Olympics-Italy foiled Russia-linked cyberattacks on embassies, Olympic sites, minister says
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Posted on February 4, 2026
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Italy thwarted Russian-linked cyberattacks on its foreign ministry and Olympic sites, including hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Italy Prevents Cyberattacks Linked to Russia on Olympic Sites
Italy's Cybersecurity Efforts Against Russian Attacks
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.
Details of the Cyberattacks
"These are actions of Russian origin," Tajani said in remarks confirmed by a spokesperson.
Response from Italian Officials
"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)
Key Takeaways
- •Italy prevented cyberattacks linked to Russia.
- •Targets included foreign ministry sites and Olympic locations.
- •Italian Foreign Minister confirmed the attacks' origin.
- •Embassy in Washington was among the targets.
- •Hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo were also protected.
Frequently Asked Questions about Olympics-Italy foiled Russia-linked cyberattacks on embassies, Olympic sites, minister says
1What is cybersecurity?
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.
2What are cyberattacks?
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.
