Italy’s lower house of parliament experienced a recent cyberattack that included an attempt to breach Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s parliamentary email account, a parliamentary source confirmed on Tuesday. While it remains unclear whether the attackers succeeded in accessing Meloni’s email, the source emphasized that no significant security breach occurred, citing the activation of appropriate protective measures.

Meloni’s office clarified that the parliamentary email targeted in the attack is separate from the email account used for official government communications. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by government institutions amid increasing digital threats. Authorities continue to investigate the scope of the attack and reinforce safeguards to prevent potential future breaches.