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Hacker attacks on Italy: a growing threat to economic and infrastructural systems

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Cyberattacks continue to challenge Italy, with recent incursions by the pro-Russian crew Noname057(16) and the Palestinian group Alixsec, targeting strategic assets. Affected sites include financial institutions like Intesa Sanpaolo and Monte dei Paschi di Siena, crucial ports such as Taranto and Trieste, and prominent companies like Vulcanair and Olidata.

The National Cybersecurity Agency has promptly intervened, providing support to restore compromised functionalities. However, as Giovanna Ferrara, president of Unimpresa, points out, these incidents are a significant alarm for national cybersecurity.

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Cybersecurity: a strategic priority for the country

“Italy cannot afford to underestimate the importance of cybersecurity,” says Ferrara. The attacks reveal a growing vulnerability in Italian networks, threatening essential services and undermining trust among citizens and investors. Key sectors like banking and logistics, cornerstones of the national economy, have been severely impacted.

The DDoS attacks, orchestrated by international actors, demonstrate increasing sophistication and coordination. Ferrara emphasizes that while the agency’s swift response is crucial, it is not enough. A broader strategy is required, including:

  • Investments in advanced technologies for cyber defense.
  • Continuous training for personnel.
  • Public-private collaboration for a unified response to threats.

A global challenge

The simultaneous presence of pro-Russian and Palestinian actors reflects a heterogeneous and ever-evolving threat landscape, tied to a volatile geopolitical context. Cyberspace is emerging as a new battlefield where conflicts and international tensions find fertile ground.

According to Unimpresa, tackling this challenge demands a structured approach and enhanced resilience of Italy’s digital systems to safeguard the nation’s economic and social fabric from increasingly devastating attacks.

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