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Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leak of Italian foreign minister’s data on dark web

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The Italian foreign minister said hackers were seeking more information about him and his family, and linked the leak to Rome’s support for Ukraine. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attributed a cyberattack involving the Italian foreign minister’s personal data to pro-Russian hackers who were purportedly motivated by the NATO country’s strong support for Ukraine. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre, 2 lean right.

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  1. The Kyiv Independent Leans left Factuality: High UA
    Italy's foreign minister targeted in cyberattack due to Ukraine stance, minister says

    Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her full solidarity with Tajani and linked the attack to pro-Russian hackers, Italian media LaPresse reported on Nov. 7.

  2. The Globe and Mail Center Factuality: High CA
    Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leak of Italian foreign minister’s data on dark web

    Antonio Tajani says he has been exposed to ‘threats and intimidation’

  3. Washington Examiner Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leaking Italian foreign minister’s personal data

    Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attributed a cyberattack involving the Italian foreign minister’s personal data to pro-Russian hackers who were purportedly motivated by the NATO country’s strong support for Ukraine. Meloni said on Saturday she stands by Antonio Tajani,...

  4. The Jerusalem Post Leans right Factuality: High IL
    Italy foreign minister says he has been targeted by pro-Russian hackers over Ukraine backing

    The Italian foreign minister said hackers were seeking more information about him and his family, and linked the leak to Rome’s support for Ukraine.

  5. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Italy foreign minister says he has been targeted by pro-Russian hackers over Ukraine backing - Reuters

    Italy foreign minister says he has been targeted by pro-Russian hackers over Ukraine backing Reuters

  6. ABC News (US) Leans left Factuality: High US
    Italy's Meloni blames pro-Russian hackers for leak of foreign minister's data on the dark web

    Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says his personal data has been leaked on the dark web, exposing him to threats and intimidation

  7. Winnipegfreepress Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Italy’s foreign minister says cybercriminals spread his personal data on the dark web

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