The reported leak also involved data belonging to Tajani’s family, Handelsblatt reported. The publication said Tajani denounced the hacker attacks, while Al Jazeera reported that he said the cyberthreat was ongoing.
Handelsblatt also reported that money was being sought in exchange for further information. The available material does not identify who made the demand, establish that any payment occurred, or specify exactly what data was disclosed or how extensive the breach was.
The reports confirm that Meloni made the attribution to pro-Russian hackers, but they do not independently verify the hackers’ identities or alleged affiliation. The supplied evidence also does not confirm whether an official investigation or final attribution has been completed.