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8 April 2025

In recent days, Apple has issued an unprecedented security alert, warning users of an "extremely sophisticated attack against specific individuals." The company has recommended an immediate update of devices, as the intrusion attempt targeted iOS versions prior to iOS 17.2. While Apple claims to have blocked the attack, it has [...]

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8 April 2025

The Global Cyber Security Index 2024 (GCI), published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has highlighted Italy's remarkable growth in the field of global cyber security. Thanks to targeted investments, advanced regulations, and strong Governance, our country ranks among the world's most secure nations, achieving a score that places it [...]

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7 April 2025

On March 14th, Italy once again became the target of the pro-Russian hacker collective NoName, which launched a cyberattack against Malpensa and Linate airports, as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The attack disrupted public websites, preventing users from accessing crucial information such as flight schedules. Although the incident [...]

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7 April 2025

The Double Spid scam is one of the most dangerous frauds currently affecting Italian users. By exploiting social engineering techniques and the ability to activate multiple Spid accounts using the same personal data but different email addresses and phone numbers, criminals gain access to sensitive financial information. The consequences? Drained [...]

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4 April 2025

The APT Lazarus group, linked to North Korea, has launched a series of targeted attacks on the npm ecosystem, compromising open-source packages used by thousands of developers. This type of supply chain attack is particularly dangerous as it infiltrates directly into developers’ workflows, allowing attackers to distribute malware through code [...]

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4 April 2025

The European Union Agency for Cyber Security (ENISA) has released its first NIS360 report, a new tool designed to assess the maturity and criticality of sectors covered by the NIS2 Directive. This initiative aims to give national authorities and regulators a clear overview of the current landscape, helping them set [...]

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3 April 2025

It was a turbulent day for X, Elon Musk’s social platform, which suffered a massive cyberattack that disrupted access worldwide. The first outages occurred in the morning, peaking at 10:55 AM, but the situation worsened in the afternoon when Downdetector reported new issues from 5:00 PM (Italian time).  Musk quickly [...]

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3 April 2025

With the release of its Guidelines on prohibited practices, the European Commission takes another step toward defining the ethical and safe use of Artificial Intelligence. One year after the approval of the AI Act, the regulation governing AI in the EU, new detailed directives aim to prevent abuse and protect [...]

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2 April 2025

The largest cryptocurrency theft in history began with a trojan installed on a MacBook belonging to a Safe{Wallet} developer. The hackers, part of the North Korean group TraderTraitor, exploited a vulnerability on the device, gaining access to AWS session tokens. These tokens allowed them to bypass multi-factor authentication and infiltrate [...]

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2 April 2025

The European Union is stepping up its cyber security efforts with the Warsaw Call, a unanimous declaration outlining strategic priorities to protect digital infrastructure and enhance cooperation among member states. The March 5 summit in Warsaw marked a turning point, highlighting the urgent need for a stronger and more coordinated [...]

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26 March 2025

For five consecutive days, pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16) has been targeting Italy's institutions, businesses, and strategic infrastructures. Key targets include Leonardo, Bank of Italy, Edison, Agcm, and several other major players in the financial, energy, and defense sectors. The attacks are all DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, flooding targeted [...]

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26 March 2025

Cyberspace has become one of the most contested battlefields in the global scenario. According to the Annual Report on Security Policy 2025, Italy is facing an unprecedented surge in cyberattacks from both state-sponsored actors and criminal organizations. In 2024, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) increased by 12% compared to the previous year, [...]

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21 March 2025

Cyber security is no longer optional—it's a necessity. That’s why ATP SpA and the Italian State Police have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening digital system protection and preventing cyberattacks. The agreement, signed at ATP's headquarters in Sassari, marks a major step forward in safeguarding the critical digital [...]

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21 March 2025

Google Chrome has taken a giant leap in cyber security, introducing an AI-powered protection system to shield users from malicious sites, dangerous downloads, and suspicious extensions. But how effective is this new feature, and what really changes compared to the previous protection system?  The idea of AI-based protection in Google [...]

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20 March 2025

Pro-Russian hackers have once again targeted Italian websites, this time focusing on financial institutions and the arms industry. Following recent attacks, the cyber threat shows no signs of slowing down. The National Cyber security Agency (ACN) has immediately warned the affected organizations and institutions, implementing mitigation measures to reduce the [...]

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20 March 2025

The AgID has released new guidelines on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Administration, outlining obligations, limits, and possibilities for its use. The 119-page document is based on the AI Act and GDPR and is open for public consultation until March 20. It aims to balance efficiency and citizens' rights, but [...]

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19 March 2025

Piedmont is positioning itself as one of the leading Italian regions in strengthening essential services in healthcare by implementing the guidelines of the National Cyber Security Agency (ACN). The healthcare sector is particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can lead to devastating consequences such as the shutdown of operating rooms, intensive [...]

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18 March 2025

e, 18 February 2025 - 2024 ended with an alarming trend: web application attacks have significantly increased, while ransomware and pre-ransomware strategies have seen a slight decline. This is the scenario outlined by the latest Cisco Talos report, which analyzed cyber security incidents from the last quarter of the year.  [...]

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17 March 2025

Cyber security is one of the most pressing challenges for governments, businesses, and citizens. To address this, the European Union has established the European Cyber security Competence Centre (ECCC), based in Bucharest, Romania. Founded in 2021, the ECCC aims to strengthen the EU's competitiveness in cyber security, promote innovation, and [...]

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13 March 2025

Rome 17 February 2025 - Once again, the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16) has launched a series of cyber attacks against critical Italian infrastructures. This time, the targets included the airports of Linate and Malpensa, the ports of Trieste and Taranto, and the online systems of Banca Intesa San Paolo. The [...]

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7 March 2025

With the increasing use of artificial intelligence in businesses and web pages, new threats to cyber security are emerging. Among them, Prompt Injection Attacks represent a growing challenge. This type of attack aims to manipulate AI models, such as large language models (LLMs), inducing them to execute malicious instructions or [...]

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6 March 2025

A newly discovered prompt injection attack has exposed a critical vulnerability in the long-term memory management of Google Gemini, Google’s advanced language model. Researcher Johann Rehberger has demonstrated that it is possible to alter the AI’s stored information, inserting false and persistent data through seemingly harmless documents.  This exploit is [...]

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5 March 2025

A ransomware attack has hit Rotorsim, a joint venture between Italian giant Leonardo and Canadian firm CAE, specializing in helicopter pilot training via advanced simulators. The pro-Russian hacker group 3AM has claimed responsibility, alleging they breached Leonardo’s systems, a claim the company has firmly denied.  According to initial investigations, the [...]

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5 March 2025

The National Cyber Security Agency (ACN) participated in the meeting of the leading cyber security agencies at the third AI Action Summit held in Paris. Organized by the French National Cyber Security Agency (ANSSI), the event saw the presence of 28 international agencies, as well as ENISA, the European Commission, [...]