Italy Foils Russian-Origin Cyberattacks on Diplomatic and Olympic Sites

Italy has successfully defended against Russian-origin cyberattacks targeting its foreign ministry facilities, including an embassy in Washington, as well as various Winter Olympics-related websites and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo. These details were confirmed by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and a ministry spokesperson.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Milan | Updated: 04-02-2026 19:16 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 19:16 IST
Italy Foils Russian-Origin Cyberattacks on Diplomatic and Olympic Sites
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Italy has thwarted a series of Russian-origin cyberattacks on its foreign ministry facilities, including an embassy in Washington, and various websites linked to the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Tuesday.

Tajani specified that the attacks involved multiple targets, notably foreign ministry sites, and mentioned the inclusion of sites and hotels associated with the Winter Olympics.

The swift action by Italian authorities successfully prevented these cyber threats, reinforcing the nation's cybersecurity measures and showcasing Italy's vigilance against digital incursions.

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