Year2024 |
MonthFebruary |
Reference number20240203 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationRome |
Incident countryItaly |
Victim countryItaly |
Victim identityMarina Militare (Italian Navy) |
Victim TypeNavy |
MethodDDoS |
Attacker countryRussia |
The NoName057(16) group, known for its pro-Russian stance, launched a cyberattack on Italy in February 2024. The attack targeted both government and private entities, including critical sectors like financial services and transport systems. Among the targeted systems was the Italian Navy’s website, which was temporarily disrupted. The group claimed responsibility for these DDoS attacks, further demonstrating the risks posed to national infrastructure by politically-motivated cybercriminals.