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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on the steps of the Farnesina in Rome beside an open server cabinet
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Italian Minister's Data Posted on Dark Web

Antonio Tajani is Italy's Foreign Minister. On Saturday, 7 November, he said that criminals put his personal data on the dark web. The dark web is a hidden part of the internet. Normal search tools cannot find it.

Tajani wrote on X that the data had been shared for several days. The criminals want more information about him and his family. They are ready to pay for it.

Because of this, he and his family face new threats, or danger. Tajani said he would never let them scare him.

Tajani linked the attack to Italy's support for Ukraine. He said these criminal groups see defending Ukraine as dangerous.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni gave Tajani her full support. Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers for the attack.

Tajani is also Vice-President of the Council of Ministers. He said the government takes the threats seriously.

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