By Sumayya
MILAN — Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated on Saturday that his private personal details had been spread across the dark web—a secret, hidden part of the internet—and that he has faced threats and bullying tactics. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pointed the blame at computer thieves who support Russia for the information leak.
Tajani shared this news in a social media message after a chain of fake bomb warnings all over Europe that led to airplane course changes, safety dangers against television stations, and recent strikes on grocery store cooling networks and illegal drone movements.
“For days, cybercriminals have been spreading my personal data on the dark web and seeking other information, in fact exposing me and my family to new threats and intimidation,” Tajani expressed, adding that the lawbreakers are ready to give cash for extra details regarding him and his family members.
Meloni, inside a separate public comment, showed her strong support for Tajani after the discoveries regarding the actions of pro-Russian computer thieves and the posting of private data on the dark web. She explained that tries to sell secret facts about state leaders is a matter of heavy worry that must be handled with the highest amount of force.
Tajani, who also functions as a second-in-command leader inside Italy’s government, did not give specific points about what type of files had been shared, but he hinted that the online danger was still happening.
“I will not allow myself to be intimidated in any way,” Tajani stated. “I will continue working to defend my ministry, and Italy, and I will further strengthen the ties and cooperation to protect ourselves together.”
Tajani did not point out exactly who might be to blame for the online strike, but he repeated the Italian government’s ongoing help and backing for Ukraine.
