Sybiha Backs Italian FM Tajani Targeted by Pro-Russian Hackers

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed solidarity with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani after pro-Russian hackers leaked Tajani’s personal data onto the dark web in an attempt to intimidate the minister and his family over Rome’s defense support for Kyiv. Writing on X, Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine possesses extensive operational experience in countering state-aligned cyber campaigns and offered to share technical expertise with Italian and European cybersecurity specialists.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Full solidarity with my Italian colleague Antonio Tajani in the face of malicious acts of cybercrime and intimidation targeting him and his family,” Sybiha stated. “Cyber threats and malicious attacks know no borders and demand a strong, coordinated response. Ukraine has extensive firsthand experience in countering such threats and stands ready to share its expertise with our partners.” Sybiha backed Tajani’s proposal to place escalating cyber threats and asymmetric hybrid operations on the official agenda of the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris, confirming he will personally attend the session. “Together, we are stronger in protecting Europe, reinforcing the resilience of our societies, and safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive data,” Sybiha added. “I am deeply grateful to my dear colleague Antonio, the Italian government, and the Italian people for their steadfast support and solidarity with Ukraine. Those who seek to intimidate us will only strengthen our determination to stand together.” Other Topics of Interest Oksana Stomina on Survival and Ukraine’s Future Oksana Stomina on Mariupol, Ukrainian resilience, countering Russian propaganda, bringing prisoners of war home, and the Ukraine she dreams of seeing. Full solidarity with my Italian colleague @Antonio_Tajani in the face of malicious acts of cybercrime and intimidation targeting him and his family.Cyber threats and malicious attacks know no borders and demand a strong, coordinated response. Ukraine has extensive firsthand… https://t.co/ey1dRbN4W5— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) November 7, 2026 Pro-Russian hackers target Antonio Tajani Tajani announced on Saturday that cybercriminals had circulated his personal information and sensitive family records across dark web forums accessible via the Tor network, exposing him and his relatives to direct intimidation and digital harassment. Italian cybersecurity authorities discovered the breach during routine dark web surveillance operations, confirming that threat actors were attempting to procure additional private records relating to Tajani’s household. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and government officials attributed the cyber operation directly to pro-Russian hacker groups seeking to undermine Rome’s military, financial, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Tajani affirmed that Italian state institutions will not yield to external blackmail or threats, pledging to intensify national cybersecurity defenses. The cyber incursion against Italy’s foreign minister arrives amid warnings from European intelligence services that hostile foreign actors are expanding digital sabotage against European officials and critical infrastructure. Recent cyberattacks across Europe The targeting of Tajani coincides with a wave of cyberattacks against European commercial infrastructure, including a series of intrusions manipulating automated refrigeration systems in supermarkets across the EU. More than 100 grocery retail stores were disrupted on Monday, Nov. 2, when hackers remotely accessed internet-connected cooling controllers, forcing freezer temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) and spoiling tons of perishable meat, produce, and dairy products. The intrusions affected retailers in Belgium, Estonia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Commercial operators in Sweden, including ICA franchises and Coop stores, reported extensive inventory loss, while Irish wholesaler Musgrave disposed of frozen goods across 13 retail outlets. The incidents followed an October cyber incident in France that compromised cooling systems at approximately 700 supermarkets, igniting localized electrical fires and forcing widespread stock disposals. EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen described the refrigeration breaches as a deliberate attempt to compromise regional food supply chains and erode consumer confidence, while cybersecurity investigators noted that the absence of financial ransom demands strongly points to state-aligned hybrid sabotage. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 90% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.