Italy
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Italy hotel data breach: AGID confirms theft claims affecting up to 10 establishments, investigation opened
Italy’s digital agency AGID says claims by a cybercriminal about data thefts targeting hotel booking systems are credible, with ten hotels affected and thousands of guest identity documents potentially stolen. The case prompted a formal investigation by the national data protection authority, which also warned of scams targeting victims.
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Paragon Spyware Confirmed on Journalists’ Devices Amid Italian Surveillance Scandal
Research by Citizen Lab confirms Paragon spyware’s presence on the devices of European journalists, intensifying an ongoing surveillance scandal in Italy. The findings raise serious questions about the targeting of critical journalists as the Italian government navigates scrutiny over its contractual relationship with Paragon.
