Around 20 Italian websites, including those of major banks and airports, were targeted by alleged pro-Russian hackers, according to Italy’s cybersecurity agency on Monday. The attack is believed to be linked to escalating diplomatic tensions between Rome and Moscow.
Earlier this month, Italian President Sergio Mattarella likened Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Nazi Germany’s pre-World War II expansionism. The statement sparked strong reactions from Moscow but was defended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The cyberattacks, reportedly carried out by the pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16), impacted the websites of Intesa Sanpaolo, Banca Monte dei Paschi, Iccrea Banca, and Milan’s Linate and Malpensa airports, among others. However, the cybersecurity agency confirmed that the attacks did not cause significant disruptions.
Intesa Sanpaolo and SEA, the operator of Milan’s airports, declined to comment on the incident. A spokesperson for Iccrea Banca stated that its services remained unaffected, while Banca Monte dei Paschi has yet to respond to requests for comment.
According to Italy’s cybersecurity agency, the hacker group cited Mattarella’s remarks as the motivation behind the attack. In December, Noname057(16) had claimed responsibility for another cyber assault on Italy, targeting approximately 10 institutional websites.
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