A News Agency

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated in a social media post that his personal data had been circulating on the dark web for days and had become accessible to criminal organizations. Tajani said the situation had exposed him to threats and intimidation attempts, adding that his family had also been targeted.

Emphasizing that he would not give in to those attempting to intimidate him through threats, Tajani said he would continue serving as Foreign Minister, strengthening the ministry's activities and cooperation with allies.

Tajani stated that his position on Ukraine was one of the reasons he had been targeted, stressing that he would continue to defend the freedom, democracy and independence of a sovereign state.

Referring also to the Foreign Ministry's efforts to protect information security, Tajani announced that a 10-member team had been established within the ministry to investigate cyberattacks. He explained that the team was examining attacks on the information systems of organizations that might be linked to government institutions and was working in coordination with allied countries.

Tajani stated that they would continue to safeguard Italy's security and protect citizens against cybercriminals, emphasizing that this approach was the right way to protect the Italian people and the country.