Italy says it foiled a series of cyberattacks that targeted some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington, as well as Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani attributed the attempted attacks to Russia, and Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said 6,000 security officers are deployed across Games sites, including bomb disposal teams, snipers and anti-terrorism units, as the opening ceremony approaches. #ItalianForeignMinistry #WinterOlympics
Keypoints
- Italy blocked cyberattacks aimed at its foreign ministry offices, including a target in Washington.
- Attackers also targeted Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
- Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the attacks were “of Russian origin.”
- Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi confirmed 6,000 security personnel are deployed across Games sites.
- Security measures include bomb disposal experts, snipers and anti-terrorism units ahead of the opening ceremony.