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Italy's Anti-Mafia Investigation Directorate (DIA) has reportedly been hit by a cyber attack, during which hundreds of files containing highly sensitive information about organized crime investigations may have been stolen.<\/p>\n
The attack was taken over on social networks, where it was presented as a data leak, known as a \u201cdata leak\u201d. According to the authors' claims, which have not yet been verified, over 300 archival files, including material on criminal groups of interest to Europol, were obtained from DIA's computer systems.<\/p>\n
The data is alleged to have been put up for sale on the dark web.<\/p>\n
However, it is still not clear whether data has actually been stolen from the Italian Antimafia systems and, if so, what information it contains. It is also not known when the suspected attack may have occurred or if it is related to other cyber attacks recorded in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
The case is expected to be discussed on Tuesday, November 10, at the meeting of the National Committee for Public Order and Security, convened at the Italian Ministry of the Interior by Minister Matteo Piantedosi.<\/p>\n
Hackers also hit an organization that investigates the mafia<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, another cyber attack has hit the website Legalietica.org, the media of the Observatory for the Mafia Phenomenon, based in Quarto d'Altino, in the Venice area.<\/p>\n
The site was attacked on November 5, along with other portals using the same computing platform. The news was announced by Gianluca Prestigiacomo, president of the association and media director. The observatory specializes in monitoring mafia infiltration in northeastern Italy and arms trafficking.<\/p>\n
In a statement to Vicenza Today, Prestigiacomo explained that the attack had caused the archive published on the website to be deleted.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe publish analysis, in-depth material and investigations on the mafia, economic crime, politics and freedom of information. The compromise of the attacked systems led to the deletion of the site's editorial archive, which was then restored through a previous copy, until August 9, 2026. The editorial office still retains all original texts\u201d, he declared.
\nAccording to Prestigiacomos, the attack occurred during the same period when several European countries faced cyber attacks on commercial refrigeration systems.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hypothesis that the events currently being examined by the authorities are part of a joint plan must be evaluated,\u201d he said.
\nThe attack has been reported to the Prosecutor's Office, while the Anti-Mafia Directorate for the Veneto region has also been notified.<\/p>\n
Italy facing increase in cyber attacks, 42% more than a year ago<\/p>\n
Cyber \u200b\u200battacks are increasing worldwide, but Italy ranks among the most exposed countries, with an increase of 42% compared to the previous year. The sectors most at risk are public administration, health, manufacturing industry and technology companies.<\/p>\n
According to the analysis of cyber security experts, among the main weaknesses that hackers exploit are weak passwords, incorrect remote access configuration and email login details.<\/p>\n
These are some of the problems expected to be discussed at the meeting of the National Committee for Public Order and Security, where Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi will request an analysis of the risks to public security following last week's attacks and threats.<\/p>\n
The assessment will be based on the latest report from the National Cyber \u200b\u200bSecurity Agency's Cyber \u200b\u200bSecurity Incident Response Team, which monitors network threats and incidents every month.<\/p>\n
Experts also warn of the danger of so-called \u201clone wolves\u201d, hackers who are not part of any organized group, but who can penetrate the IT systems of strategic sectors just to imitate other attacks.<\/p>\n
According to estimates, the risk from these individuals is particularly high in this period, as their actions can cause serious damage.<\/p>\n
From supermarkets to bomb alerts on planes, police investigate attacks<\/p>\n
One of the main objectives of Tuesday's meeting will be to identify weaknesses in IT systems and take urgent measures to strengthen security. At the same time, the progress of the investigations of the Italian Postal Police to identify the perpetrators of last week's attacks will also be reviewed.<\/p>\n
One of the attacks hit the cooling systems of major commercial distribution networks, while another set off dozens of bomb alerts in the airspace of several European countries, including Italy.<\/p>\n
The authorities suspect that different perpetrators may be behind these two episodes. The National Cyber \u200b\u200bSecurity Agency has identified the sectors most exposed to computer incidents and extortions.<\/p>\n
Under special monitoring are manufacturing and technological companies, health institutions and public administration, especially at the local level.<\/p>\n
However, during the last weeks, weaknesses have also been discovered in the IT systems of Montecitorio, the seat of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament.<\/p>\n
In recent months, several attacks against companies that provide digital services have also been registered. In these cases, a strike on a service provider can simultaneously expose companies in the financial, telecommunications, transportation and technology sectors.<\/p>\n
According to experts, in most cases, e-mail remains one of the main ways through which hackers manage to penetrate computer systems.\/LaRepubblica\/<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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