Italian websites targeted by alleged pro-Russian hackers

Some 20 Italian websites, including of banks and airports, were targeted by alleged pro-Russia hackers, Italy’s cybersecurity agency said on Monday, linking the attack to recent tensions between Rome and Moscow.

Earlier this month, Italian President Sergio Mattarella compared Russia’s war on Ukraine to the expansionism of Nazi Germany before World War II. His comments outraged Moscow, but were defended by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Monday’s cyberattacks were carried out by pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) against the websites of…