A major cyberattack on an Italian school has leaked 1.9GB of sensitive data onto the dark web, exposing deep vulnerabilities in the country's educational cybersecurity defenses.
Italy’s first comprehensive report on cybersecurity research exposes a critical gap: less than 1% of national scientific output addresses digital security, leaving the country vulnerable in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Italy’s National Health Service is racing to turn digital innovation into real-world healthcare equity. As AI, new data systems, and the PNRR converge, the biggest challenges are not technical—but political, human, and cultural.
A tangled web of overlapping authorities and regulations is stalling investment and innovation in Italy’s most vital sectors. Here’s how the country’s polyarchic regulatory system is causing gridlock—and what needs to change.
A ransomware attack at Sapienza University sparks fierce debate in Parliament over Italy’s cybersecurity readiness, revealing gaps between rapid technical response and the need for a unified national strategy.
Servetto Srl, an Italian company, has been listed as a victim by the Lamashtu ransomware group. The attack, detected on April 13, 2026, shines a spotlight on the growing ransomware threat targeting European businesses.
Ransomware is no longer just a technical issue—it’s a national crisis. This feature investigates how ransomware is disrupting Italy’s vital institutions, the psychological and economic toll on victims, and why swift, coordinated action is now essential.
Italy’s new Security Decree targets online sales of dangerous goods to minors, but fragmented rules and a lack of EU coordination risk undermining its impact.
Italy’s DDL 1859 takes on the hidden machinery of social media addiction, targeting the algorithms and design tricks that keep users hooked and democracy vulnerable.
The eighth NIS Table convened by Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency marks a turning point for over 21,000 organizations facing new cybersecurity compliance deadlines, fresh supplier scrutiny, and EU-mandated training as part of the Cyber Solidarity ACT.