Italy is investigating online claims that files from its Anti-Mafia Investigation Directorate were offered on the dark web, but authorities have not confirmed a breach or document theft.
Sources close to the case told Il Fatto Quotidiano that initial checks had found no evidence of confidential files being taken from protected systems. They said initial checks indicated that only publicly available content had been obtained from the directorate’s website. Italian Postal Police checks were continuing, the outlet reported.
Posts cited by ANSA alleged that an archive of about 300 files, totaling more than 220 megabytes, contained investigation records, personnel data and correspondence with Europol and the European Union. Those descriptions remain allegations. ANSA reported that technicians were examining the directorate’s systems on Nov. 9.
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the National Committee for Public Order and Security was scheduled to meet Nov. 10 to review cyber risks and possible effects on public safety. Piantedosi said the meeting was not intended to signal that an emergency was underway.
