Italian Foreign Minister’s Data Leaked by Hackers

By November 8, 2026, at 4:26 AM EST, CBS News reported an incident involving Italy’s foreign minister’s personal data being leaked onto the dark web. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers for this breach. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani acknowledged the intimidation he faced due to his support for Ukraine but did not discover the culprits behind the attack.

In a message on a social platform, Tajani accused cybercriminals of leaking his data onto the dark web, a part of the internet accessible only with specific software and often linked with illegal activities. The leak coincided with a meeting in Rome between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on April 15, 2026.

In a separate statement, Prime Minister Meloni expressed solidarity with Tajani. She criticized “pro-Russian hackers” for their actions and emphasized the importance of addressing the sale of confidential data about institutional representatives.

Tajani declared that the leaks endangered him and his family, revealing ongoing threats and searches for further information. He linked these attacks to his political stance on Ukraine, stating, “Defending the freedom of a sovereign state, taking a clear stand in support of a nation’s democracy and independence, is dangerous for these criminal entities.”

Despite the situation, Tajani assured he would continue to support Italy and its allies. “I will continue working to defend my ministry and Italy, and I will keep strengthening ties and cooperation with our allies so that we can protect ourselves together,” he asserted.