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Pro-Russian hackers publish Italian foreign minister's data on dark web

Targeting Italian officials and investigators

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Nov. 7 that his personal data had been published on the dark web, along with an offer to pay for more information about him and his family. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers, and Tajani linked the targeting to Italy's support for Ukraine. On Nov. 8 he said he would not be intimidated.

Updated 3 days ago

U.S. takes a Ukrainian hacker to court over Russia-backed attacks on water and food systems

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As of May 2026: Target of U.S. indictment and multinational takedown; infrastructure disrupted but group still active online

A 33-year-old Ukrainian woman now sits at the center of Washington's latest cyber drama. U.S. prosecutors say Victoria Dubranova helped two Russia-backed hacker crews hit water systems, food facilities, and other infrastructure, turning online "hacktivism" into covert state work.

Updated May 10