Cybersecurity, public administration is the most affected sector in Italy
A few days ago, Defence Minister Crosetto said he was keeping a close eye on cyber attacks
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The hybrid threat is advancing and, therefore, a cybersecurity department must be strengthened to protect the country. This was the message of Defence Minister Guido Crosetto in the non paper published on 18 November. 'We are under attack,' it reads. But who in particular is?
The National Cybersecurity Agency Report
This is explained by theNational Cybersecurity Agency which, according to the monitoring carried out each month, confirms 'a high level of alert'. The figures are stable but high: 267 cyber events in October, three fewer than in September. Significant incidents, on the other hand, totalled 51, nine per cent fewer than the previous month.
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The 'pro-Russian activists'
"The activities of proorussian activists, who use Telegram channels and dedicated sites to announce and claim attacks, but without significant impact from their attacks, have continued," the agency writes. These are demonstrative actions designed to convey political messages and gain visibility on social media'.
Public administration is the hardest hit
The most affected sector is the Public Administration, both local and central, with 59 and 50 attacks received in October, respectively. In both cases, this is an increase compared to the average of the previous six months: +18% and +27%.
The following sectors also reported more cyber attacks. They are the Telecommunications sector (37 cases) and the Technology sector (31): 17% more and 39% more. Attacks also increased in the Education sector, where, however, attacks remain few (5).
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