The incident unfolded on 28 April 2024, when a sophisticated cyber intrusion breached the Chamber of Deputies' IT network. Among the flagged accounts was the prime minister's parliamentary email, though evidence shows it was never accessed. The breach did not trigger a security emergency, according to the chamber's own assessment.
In response, parliamentary technicians immediately isolated vulnerable nodes and disabled nonessential services, a routine countermeasure that helps contain damage. The National Cybersecurity Agency was brought in to conduct a forensic sweep, working alongside the chamber's own IT team.
This attack follows a spate of similar incidents that have rattled Italy and other European capitals. In the last year, European institutions have reported over 400 cyber incidents, many targeting critical infrastructure and government bodies.
Sources at Palazzo Chigi clarified that the compromised account is not the one the prime minister uses for official communications, reducing the risk of a broader compromise. The chamber's spokesperson said the protective measures are now fully deployed.
The investigation will determine the origin of the intrusion and whether it connects to known threat actors. Parliament will convene a special committee meeting next week to review cybersecurity protocols.