Pro-Russian Hackers Target Italian Banks, Airports in Cyber Attacks

A series of cyberattacks attributed to the pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) targeted approximately 20 Italian websites, including major banks and airports, in retaliation for Italian President Sergio Mattarella's recent remarks comparing Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Nazi Germany's expansionism. The attacks coincided with heightened tensions between Italy and Moscow, following Mattarella's speech that drew condemnation from Russian officials. While the cyberattacks caused some disruption, Italian cybersecurity authorities confirmed that no critical data was compromised. This incident underscores the escalating nature of politically motivated cyber warfare, particularly aimed at nations that challenge Russia's actions. Experts anticipate that such threats will continue as geopolitical tensions rise. The Italian government has yet to issue an official response to the attacks or the hacker group's motivations.