Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach
Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.
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Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.
A cyberattack on the Uffizi Galleries led to the theft of sensitive data, prompting the relocation of artworks to secure vaults and the sealing of doors with lime.
An interview with the director of the Uffizi Galleries clarifies the situation regarding the alleged hacker attack and its implications.
A report by Corriere della Sera claims stolen data from the Uffizi Galleries, but the museum's management denies the allegations.
An in-depth look at the alleged hacker attack on the Uffizi Galleries, including the ransom demand and the museum's denial of the incident.
The Uffizi Galleries report a cyberattack resulting in the theft of security plans and alarm codes, leading to the precautionary closure of a wing of Palazzo Pitti.
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence were targeted by a cyberattack earlier this year, leading to internal system disruptions and alleged blackmail of the museum's director, according to local media reports.
An investigation is underway into a cyberattack at Italy's Uffizi Gallery, following extortion threats made to its director, as reported by local media.
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