Pro-Russian hackers publish personal data of Italian FM Tajani and 18 European officials and journalists on the dark web, offering crypto rewards for more

The Record reports that pro-Russian hackers published the personal information of Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and other senior European officials on the dark web, offering cryptocurrency rewards for more details about them and their families ^[1]. According to the report, the campaign has been linked to the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), which researchers say posted phone numbers, emails, social media accounts and in some cases home addresses of 18 European politicians, law enforcement officials and journalists ^[1]. SecurityWeek, carrying an AP report, says Premier Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers and Tajani said the threat is ongoing, while Italian prosecutors are investigating ^[1][2].

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SecurityWeek, carrying an AP report, says Premier Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers and Tajani said the threat is ongoing, while Italian prosecutors are investigating ^[1]